§ Mr. BUCHANANasked the Minister of Labour what requests have been made to his Department during the past year to supply skilled tradesmen to the firm of Briggs Bodies in London; and whether steps have been taken to notify the persons applying for such jobs as to the conditions regarding both weekly hours of employment and overtime rates?
Mr. HUDSONThe total number of vacancies for skilled workmen notified to the Dagenham Employment Exchange by Messrs. Briggs Bodies, Limited, during the year ended October, 1934, was 954, of which 913 were filled. All applicants accepted for work with the firm are fully informed of the hours of work and conditions of overtime payment.