§ Mr. WATSONasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he is aware that all the bricklayers engaged on the municipal housing scheme at Cowdenbeath are leaving for other work and that the housing scheme will be at a standstill; and whether, in view of the delay already caused by the shortage of bricklayers, he will expedite whatever arrangements can be made to assist the local authority?
§ Mr. ELLIOTI am informed that temporary arrangements have been made by the local authority to retain on the Cowdenbeath Housing Scheme the seven bricklayers and three apprentices at present employed there, and that the local authority propose to discuss the matter with the Deparment of Health next week.
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