HC Deb 20 February 1929 vol 225 cc1119-20
31. Commander BELLAIRS

asked the Minister of Labour the numbers of men actually employed in the iron and steel trades of Great Britain and France in

where one is to classify such services as those of gas, water, drainage and municipal services.

Mr. STEPHEN

In view of the fact that the Minister of Health has just piloted a Bill through this House to give relief to productive industries as against all other industries, surely the Minister will see the importance of giving us some estimate with regard to these two branches?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The question of municipal industries does not enter into that Bill.

Mr. STEPHEN

Surely the Minister of Labour can consult the Minister of Health and give us some figure?

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