HC Deb 13 April 1938 vol 334 c1148W
Sir N. Grattan-Doyle

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that there is a shortage of skilled labour in the West End of London in the high class bespoke hand-made tailoring trade; and will he state what steps are being taken in the Special Areas to train young men, unfitted for heavier occupations, for employment in this particular branch of the tailoring trade?

Mr. Lennox-Boyd

I have no information as to such a shortage. In any case, I doubt whether it would be practicable for this kind of training to be given at the Department's centres.

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