§ 13. Mr. MANDERasked the Minister of Labour whether any decision has been arrived at with regard to the setting up of a trade board in the fustian cutting and cutlery trades?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONNotice of intention to make a, Special Order applying the Trade Boards Acts to the fustian cutting trade was given on 14th April, but the statutory period for objections to the Draft Order has not yet expired. With regard to the cutlery trade consultations are still in progress and I am not yet in a position to announce a decision.