Sir J. D. REESasked the Minister of Labour whether it is his intention to set up a Trade Board for the finishing section of the lace industry?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAAs my hon. Friend is no doubt aware, a Trade Board for that branch of the lace trade which is engaged in machine-made lace and net finishing, other than the finishing of certain products of plain net machines, was established on the 7th September, 1910. I assume that my hon. Friend's reference is to a proposal, which was under consideration at one time, to extend the scope of that Board. This proposal has not been proceeded with during the present abnormal condition of industry.