§ 10. Mr. Viantasked the Minister of Labour whether the Government have formulated any plans for training and employment in the building industry after the war, having regard to the prospective demands of post-war reconstruction?
§ Mr. BevinYes, Sir. The Government fully recognise the importance of this 277 matter and have been devoting close attention to it. Their proposals are set out in a White Paper which will be available in the Vote Office to-day.
§ Mr. ViantIs my right hon. Friend aware that there is gratification in the industry at the speed with which this has been done?
§ Mr. BossomIs my right hon. Friend aware of the modern knowledge to be given to the younger people owing to new regulations, new materials and new processes, and will he push this as hard as he can and as quickly as possible?
§ Mr. ThorneAm I to understand that the training will mean training for bricklayers, carpenters and joiners? Will the ordinary labourers have a chance?
§ Mr. BevinIn the new training schemes that will be set up, I am hoping there will be a wider training available to the building industry. I press that because it is frightfully important. The training schemes will be broad in conception in order to give everybody a chance.