§ 22. Mr. H. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Labour how many labourers in the building trade are now unemployed?
§ Mr. BETTERTONAt 22nd June the number of building trade labourers whose unemployment books were lodged at Employment Exchanges in Great Britain was 20,435.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSIn view of the continued unemployment of unskilled labourers in the building trade, is the hon. Gentleman taking any steps to train these men to do skilled work?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI think that is a question which really should be addressed to my right hon. Friend.