§ 12. Mr. Blenkinsopasked the Minister of Labour what reductions in the number of labour attachés to British consular offices in the United States of America have taken place during the last 12 months; and what steps are being taken to fill existing vacancies in labour attaché posts.
§ Sir W. MoncktonOne assistant labour attaché, who had to relinquish his post in Chicago owing to ill-health, has not yet been replaced. The question of appointing a successor is under consideration.
§ Mr. BlenkinsopIs the Minister aware how valuable the services of these officers are, and how important it is to maintain a full complement in view of the work they do in improving for example, the relationship between trade unionists in both our countries?
§ Sir W. MoncktonI do my best to impose that point of view on my colleagues. I am obliged to the hon. Member for giving that support.