§ Sir W. Edgeasked the Minister of Labour when the Government expect a report of their investigator on the condition of the building industry in relation to Government and other needs; and whether, if this document has not yet been handed in, he can expedite delivery?
§ Mr. E. BrownSir Connop Guthrie, who is giving his services voluntarily to the Government, was appointed to undertake a continuous review of the position in the building industry, including civil and industrial needs, for the information of the Government. He is in constant touch with the Works and Building Priority Sub-Committee, which is an integral part of the general priority organisation of the Government and which deals with matters within his terms of appointment. In these circumstances it is not contemplated that any formal report will be published.