§ Mr. McELWEEasked the Minister of Labour the number of men trained as joiners and found jobs in the building industry during 1930; what is the rate of wages paid to these men; what was the average number of joiners unemployed in the building industry during that year; and if she can give similar information with regard to cabinet makers in the furnishing trade?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe total numbers of men who were given preliminary training in joinery and cabinet making and placed in employment in the building industry and the furnishing trade1262W respectively during 1930 were 456 and 271. With few exceptions the hourly wages at which the men were placed varied from 10d. to 1s, 1d. and over, or the weekly equivalent. The commencing rate of wages varies with the age and proficiency of the individual trainee. It is expected that the trainee will normally be given an opportunity of acquiring more knowledge of his trade and that his wages will be increased as he gains experience and becomes more proficient. The average number of carpenters and joiners unemployed in the building industry during 1930 was 15,480, representing a 12.8 percentage of unemployment in the industry. The corresponding figure for cabinet makers is not available.