§ Mr. R. YOUNGasked the Minister of Labour whether application has been made to his Department to procure skilled workers for the French Government or for work in the devastated areas of France; if so, what was the nature of the work to be done and what wages were to be paid to the different grades of workmen required; and whether these were to take the place of French artisans who have been sent to the Ruhr?
§ Sir M. BARLOWNo application has yet been made to the Ministry of Labour for any workers for the French Government or for the devastated areas in France.