§ 1. Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Labour the results of the conference between the representatives of the quarrying industry and the Government Departments concerned with regard to the training of kerb-stone dressers?
§ The MINISTER of LABOUR: (Miss Bondfield)The question of the supply of, and demand for, granite kerb has been referred to a small joint committee representative of producers and users. Further consideration of the training question must await the outcome of this committee, which will, I understand, hold its first meeting on 14th May.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSHow long does the right hon. Lady expect these conversations to go on?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThat is a matter for the parties who are conducting them.
§ Mr. PYBUSIs the right hon. Lady aware that all this time Norwegian granite, aided by a Government grant, is being imported into this country?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe granite producers are largely responsible.
§ Mr. SPEAKERThat is a different question.