Squadron-Leader Emrys Robertsasked the President of the Board of Trade whether he, in consultation with the Minister of Labour, will arrange to investigate the problem of providing work in North Wales for persons suspended from the slate industry on account of silicosis, as has already been done for persons suspended from the coalmines in South Wales and described in the White Paper, Cmd. 6719.
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§ Sir S. CrippsAn investigation is being made into this matter. The whole question of employment in North Wales is also being explored. The Board of Trade will certainly make every endeavour to stimulate the introduction of suitable industries into the districts concerned.