HC Deb 14 March 1946 vol 420 cc1285-6
61. Flight-Lieutenant Haire

asked the Minister of Labour if he will consider including skilled men in the furniture trade among those categories to be released in Class B, in view of the contribution which they can make towards solving the housing problem.

Mr. Isaacs

It has always been open to an employer to apply through the Board of Trade for the release of an individual who can properly be regarded as a key individual specialist. In addition, it has recently been decided to release a limited number of woodworking machinists from the Forces in Class B for the manufacture of utility furniture under a nominated block arrangement.