HC Deb 05 June 1930 vol 239 cc2358-9
21. Mr. MANDER

asked the Minister of Labour the number of trades and employés which are covered by the trade boards at present constituted?

Miss BONDFIELD

The number of trades covered by trade boards is 40, and the number of employés may be estimated to be about 1,300,000.

Mr. MANDER

Can the right hon. Lady say how many have been added since the present Government took office?

Miss BONDFIELD

No, Sir.

Mr. MANDER

I beg to give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment to-morrow.