§ 65. Mr. GRAHAM WHITEasked the Minister of Labour if she is aware of any industry or business in which there is at present an unsatisfied demand for labour?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Lawson)Apart from resident domestic service and certain cases where there may be a shortage of specialised work-people at the height of the season I am not aware of any general difficulty on the part of the Employment Exchanges in filling any demands notified to them.
§ Major NATHANHas the difficulty of getting machinists in the tailoring trade been brought to the attention of the Ministry of Labour?
§ Mr. LAWSONI am not sure that the attention of the Ministry has been drawn to this particular matter, but I am aware that there is some difficulty in getting young girls as learners.
§ Mr. McSHANEIs it not true that there is a serious shortage of labour in the ranks of Lord Beaverbrook's Crusaders?