§ 25. Mr. David Adamsasked the Secretary for Mines whether he has now any further statement to make relative to the question of the employment of youths in coalmining, particularly with regard to a scheme of apprenticeship to that industry?
§ Mr. GrenfellThe problem of ensuring a sufficient number of boys and youths for mining employment, including the question of apprenticeship, is now under consideration by an independent committee under the chairmanship of Sir John Forster. I am unable to make any further statement pending the report of the committee.
§ Mr. AdamsDoes not the Minister agree that, in view of the fuel situation, this matter is very urgent?
§ Mr. GrenfellIt is receiving urgent consideration now. There are daily meetings on the subject.
§ Mr. Kenneth LindsayWhen is the committee likely to report?
§ Mr. GrenfellI cannot say, but it will be soon.
Mr. J. J. DavidsonIs the Minister considering making a recruiting appeal to the public schools and universities of this country?
§ Mr. GrenfellI have not considered it.