HC Deb 28 October 1920 vol 133 c1973W
Mr. STANTON

asked the Minister of Labour if he will seek power to use all suitable buildings, sheds, etc., used during the late War for the purpose of training ex-soldiers, disabled and otherwise, in the manufacture of British-marked furniture; is he aware that such goods would readily command sales at best prices; and that it would put an end to the cheap furniture of to-day and mean a new national industry of benefit to the country?

Dr. MACNAMARA

My hon. Friend is no doubt aware that it is the view of the Government that the interests of ex-service men will best be served by their absorption in the country's existing industrial system, and all means to that end have been, and are being, vigorously prosecuted.