§ Mr. Joelasked the Minister of Labour whether his attention has been called to the loss of traffic to the inland waterways owing to the impossibility of finding sufficient experienced crews to man the boats; and whether he will institute an inquiry to see how this deficiency can be made good?
§ Mr. E. BrownYes, Sir. Representations have been made to my Department as to the requirements of employers for experienced crews, and particulars of available men registered at the Employment Exchanges have been supplied; the question what further action may be practicable is under consideration.