§ 21. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour the number of trades and employés which are covered by the trade boards at present constituted?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe number of trades covered by trade boards is 40, and the number of employés may be estimated to be about 1,300,000.
§ Mr. MANDERCan the right hon. Lady say how many have been added since the present Government took office?
§ Miss BONDFIELDNo, Sir.
§ Mr. MANDERI beg to give notice that I shall raise this matter on the Adjournment to-morrow.