§ 19. Sir C. Osborneasked the Minister of Labour in what industries, principally, are the 5,000,000 jobs that depend upon exports; how he proposes to guarantee full employment to these workers in instances where difficulties are experienced in export markets; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. GunterThe contribution to exports is widely spread but with a particular contribution from the manufacturing industries. I am not able to guarantee employment to any worker.
§ Sir C. OsborneWill the right hon. Gentleman go into the Lobby now and tell that to the 50 representatives of the motor car workers, especially as it is estimated that there are 5 million jobs depending upon exports, and the Government cannot guarantee that the foreigner will buy the products of those workers?
§ Mr. GunterI do not understand the implication of the first part of the hon. Gentleman's remarks. I have repeatedly said to the car workers—and in the House—that no one can guarantee full employment in this country until it is earned, and they have heard me say it.