§ 112. Mr. Dumpletonasked the Minister of Works how many applications on form CRO 29 were received by his Department during the period 1st May to 31st August, 1946; how many certificates to master builders were issued in the same period; and what steps are taken to ensure that these applications are bona fide.
§ Mr. Tomlinson22,909 applications were received on Form CRO 29 between 1st May and 31st August this year, and 11,850 certificates were issued during the period to master builders. There is now no control of entry to the industry but applicants on form CRO 29 certify that they intend to set up an undertaking. Certificates are withdrawn if no undertaking is set up.