§ 48. Major Gatesasked the Prime Minister whether he is aware that the Ministry of Labour and National Service, by calling up and directing employees of small firms of the paint and varnish industry, is in effect nullifying the agreement reached by the Ministry of Supply and the Board of Trade not to concentrate this industry; and whether he will take the necessary steps to stop this practice and to ensure that there is complete co-ordination between Government Departments on questions of Government policy affecting this industry?
§ The Prime MinisterIf this Question were put to the Minister of Labour and National Service, he would, no doubt, after due notice, be able to give a suitable reply.