§ Mr. Messerasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the large number of furniture trade workers who are unemployed; and what steps he is taking to deal with this situation.
§ Mr. IsaacsI aware that the numbers unemployed in this industry have recently gone up from 2,998 on 17th April to 3,567 on 15th May, including 1,167 temporarily stopped on the latter date. I am keeping a close watch on the position and will consult my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade if this trend should continue.