HC Deb 13 May 1925 vol 183 c1835
37. Mr. GROTRIAN

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that, on the 21st, 22nd, 23rd and 27th of April last, trawler owners in Hull were unable to discharge fish from their vessels owing to lack of men; whether he is aware that men usually employed in this class of work were drawing unemployment pay on those same dates; and if he can make arrangements whereby trawler owners can get the labour and men can get the employment they both require

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I am informed that there is an agreement between the Owners' Association and an association to which fish-dock workers belong for the supply of labour, but that there has been a shortage of labour on recent occasions. No vacancies have been notified to the local Employment Exchange, although the manager has intimated his willingness to help