§ 51. Major Anstruther-Grayasked the Minister of Labour how many forestry workers are at present registered as unemployed in England and Scotland. respectively.
§ Sir W. MoncktonAt 12th January there were 201 persons registered as unemployed in England and 201 in Scotland whose last employment was in the forestry industry. Figures for February are not yet available.
§ Major Anstruther-GrayWould my right hon. and learned Friend bring to the attention of these men the openings that there are for forestry workers in the areas hard hit by the recent gales?
§ Sir W. MoncktonYes. A number of people hitherto registered as unemployed in the forestry industry have taken this work, and we are encouraging others to do the same.