HC Deb 09 December 1946 vol 431 cc756-7
58. Sir W. Smithers

asked the Minister of Works what steps are taken to ascer- tain the qualifications of persons who apply for a certificate of registration as master builders.

Mr. Tomlinson

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Hendon, South (Sir H. Lucas-Tooth) on 29th October.

Sir W. Smithers

Is the Minister aware that many gentlemen appointed to this industry have had no previous experience, and will he see that people are not allowed to undertake building without proper qualification?

Mr. Tomlinson

This control was removed in March of this year, and the hon. Member is asking us to reimpose it.

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