HC Deb 29 July 1925 vol 187 cc412-3
22. Mr. H. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Labour how many labourers in the building trade are now unemployed?

Mr. BETTERTON

At 22nd June the number of building trade labourers whose unemployment books were lodged at Employment Exchanges in Great Britain was 20,435.

Mr. WILLIAMS

In 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. BETTERTON

I think that is a question which really should be addressed to my right hon. Friend.