55. Lieut. - Colonel MOOREasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that two housing schemes have had to be abandoned in the Burgh of Saltcoats owing to the high cost of building and the shortage of building labour; and whether he will call the attention of the neighbouring Employment Exchanges to the good prospects of employment in the building trade in the district in question?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI am having inquiry made, and will cornmunioate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.