HC Deb 19 December 1944 vol 406 cc1638-9W
Sir A. Knox

asked the Minister of Labour if arrangements are being made to direct men to the building trade as they become redundant in war industry; and if these men can be passed through instructional classes where necessary in order to avoid delay in the housing programme.

Mr. Tomlinson

Yes, Sir. Men becoming redundant in war industry who are available for transfer to the building trade are transferred to it. Training courses in the building trades are at present available for men who are disabled, and arrangements are in hand for providing training courses for the non-disabled as soon as the manpower situation permits.