HC Deb 23 March 1948 vol 448 cc2759-60
36. Mr. H. Hynd

asked the Minister of Labour how many building trade workers are registered at Hackney employment exchange as unemployed.

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Mr. Ness Edwards)

The number was 166 at 16th February.

Mr. Hynd

If these workers are not required on new building, can special authority be given for them to be employed in repair work which is so badly needed in that area?

Mr. Ness Edwards

That is now under consideration.