§ Mr. SNOWDENasked the Minister of Labour if he has received a protest from the Dublin House and Ship Painters' Society against the employment of a number of unskilled men on painting work at labourers' wages at Kynoch's Explosive Factory, Arklow; and whether, in view of the fact that nearly all painting, with the exception of rough work, has been suspended as a war-time economy, he will, in view of the consequences upon the skilled workmen in the trade, prevent the further encroachment upon their position and interests by the employment of labourers upon work the skilled painters have a right to be permitted to do?
Mr. ROBERTSThe letter referred to by the hon. Member does not appear to have reached the Department, but if he will furnish me with necessary detailed information, inquiry will be made.