§ 12. Mr. Emrys Hughesasked the Minister of Labour, in view of the decline in numbers of workers employed on house building in Scotland and the shortage of houses, what steps he is taking to retain and improve the supply of labour.
§ Mr. IsaacsA steady flow of labour to housing contracts is being maintained, and I am satisfied that the size of the building labour force in Scotland will be adequate to meet the programme.
§ Mr. HughesIs the Minister aware that if he is satisfied, nobody else is in Scotland?
§ Mr. Niall MacphersonCould the Minister say what steps he is taking to get the supply of plasterers in Scotland increased?
§ Mr. IsaacsIt is not a question of the supply of plasterers so much as the proper routine of their working and the need to "stagger" them because their next job is not ready.