§ Major Petoasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he is taking steps to secure more labour for shoe repairs and, generally, to apply more effectively in the repair of shoes and, particularly, children's shoes, the knowledge derived from the research work undertaken by such bodies as the British Leather Manufacturers' Research Association.
§ Mr. DaltonYes, Sir. My Regional Controllers have a special staff to look after shoe repairing and are constantly in touch with the Ministry of Labour regarding the supply of skilled repairers. The researches carried out by the British Leather Manufacturers' Research Association and other bodies, especially on the quality of leather used in repairs, have been very valuable, and my Department will continue to avail themselves of the advice of the Association.