§ 33. Mr. John E. Haireasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the shortage of labour in the dyeing industry; and if he will consult with the industry with a view to preparing a scheme for trainees.
§ Mr. IsaacsI am not aware of any particular shortage of labour in the dry-cleaning industry. It is for the industry itself to arrange for the systematic training of its young workers, and my officers are ready, if requested, to give advice on the preparation of a suitable scheme.
§ Mr. HaireHas my right hon. Friend invited this industry to set up a training scheme; and does he not appreciate that until there is such a scheme many youths cannot apply for deferment of National Service, and so may be lost to the industry?
§ Mr. IsaacsOn the other hand, this industry has never made any complaint to me, and I cannot ask if they want a training scheme until they tell me that there is a shortage of labour.