§ Sir G. Foxasked the Minister of Labour the number of blacksmiths in 1930, 1939 and today; if he is aware that in many instances no apprentices are being trained; and what steps he is taking to ensure a supply of' blacksmiths in ten years time.
§ Mr. IsaacsI regret that the information asked for in the first part of the Question is not available. As regards the last part of the Question, training of blacksmith-fitters with a knowledge of implement and tractor repair for employment in rural areas is being provided under the Government's Vocational Training Scheme.