§ 21. Mr. Gordon Macdonaldasked the Minister of Labour the reason for the delay in the erection of a more adequate building as an Employment Exchange at Upholland, near Wigan; and when he expects building operations to commence?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe selection of a site has been difficult and negotiations are still proceeding. I am anxious to rehouse this office, but as was explained by my right hon. Friend, the First Commissioner of 1877 Works, in answer to the hon. Member for Consett (Mr. David Adams) on Friday last, priority must be given by his Department to work on National Defence, and I am afraid I cannot give a definite date for building.