§ 2. Mr. John E. Haireasked the Minister of Labour the extent of present unemployment and short-time in the furniture industry; and what steps he proposes to take to ease the situation.
§ Mr. IsaacsI would refer my hon. Friend to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Tottenham (Mr. Messer) on 29th June, a copy of which I am sending him.
§ Mr. HaireDoes my right hon. Friend appreciate that the figures given on that occasion represent a very considerable increase in recent weeks; is he aware that certain furniture factories have closed recently, and that the men in the industry are most concerned about the future? Will he do everything he can to help?
§ Mr. IsaacsCertainly. If my hon. Friend will give me details, I shall be glad to look into them.