§ 10. Mr. Priceasked the Minister of Labour what steps are being taken to provide a supply of forest workers for Forestry Commission and private estates; and whether the Employment Exchanges are able to assist owners requiring this class of labour?
§ Mr. BevinI am not aware of any substantial unsatisfied demand for forest workers, if, as I assume, my hon. Friend is referring to persons engaged in the care of growing timber, and not in connection with timber felling.
§ Mr. PriceIs it possible for owners to get the services of some of the Norwegian labour which is here now?
§ Mr. BevinI am afraid that I cannot take the Norwegian labour off the duties it is now performing, especially having regard to the interests of our export programme.