§ Sir C. STARMERasked the Minister of Health whether he is aware that there is a shortage of plasterers in the Darlington and Tees-side area, which is causing delay in the completion of house-building schemes; and whether he can do anything to remedy this deficiency?
§ Mr. WHEATLEYI am aware of the shortage of plasterers in this and other parts of the country. The Government anticipate that as a result of the proposals which they will lay before the House at an early date practical steps will be taken to overcome the difficulties which are caused by this shortage of labour.