10. Mr. Scott-Elliotasked the Minister of Labour what steps he is taking to increase the supply of labour for the manufacture and repair of railway wagons.
§ Mr. IsaacsPriority in the supply of labour has been accorded to this work and further steps are being considered in conjunction with the Ministry of Transport and the railway companies.
Mr. Scott-ElliotIs my right hon. Friend aware that his basic instructions do not give these workers top priority? I believe I am right in saying that they are in the second priority class.
§ Mr. IsaacsIt is very difficult to decide what at one moment is top and what at another moment is just under the top. These workers come into the first rank of priority. Labour will be provided as soon as arrangements have been made in the establishments to carry on the work.