HC Deb 14 April 1938 vol 334 c1286
9. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Labour the number of trade boards that are in operation at the present time; and whether any of these have been set up during the past two years?

Mr. E. Brown

There are at present 47 trade boards. None have been set up during the past two years.

Mr. Day

Does the Minister propose to set up any more of these trade boards in the near future?

Mr. Brown

Notice was given on 1st April of our intention to apply the Act to the baking trade, and proposals are under active discussion with the employers' and workers' associations concerned.

Mr. Day

Is the right hon. Gentleman considering the cinematograph trade?

Mr. Brown

At the moment I am analysing the evidence I have received about that.