§ 13. Mr. R. Gibsonasked the Minister of Labour how many printing trade operatives were placed on munitions work through the Employment Exchanges between 17th June and 11th July, 1940; and how many more have been so placed since the latter date?
§ Mr. BevinFor the general figures, I would refer my hon. Friend to the answer which was given to my hon. Friend the Member for North Southwark (Mr. Isaacs) on 18th July. I may add that, of the 935 printing trade operatives placed on munition work through the Employment Exchanges, between 17th June and 11th July, 39 were placed in Scotland. Information as to the number placed since the latter date is not yet available, but it is known that a considerable number have been transferred to munitions work during the last fortnight.
§ Mr. GibsonWould my right hon. Friend keep in mind that, owing to the shortage of paper, there will be increased unemployment among printers?
§ Mr. BevinThe Printing Trade Joint Industrial Council have a representative body which is dealing with my Department continuously on this matter.