HC Deb 15 December 1947 vol 445 cc295-6W
138. Mr. Marples

asked the Minister of Works what action he proposes to take in those cases where firms in the building trade who were encouraged by the Government to take on apprentices now have, owing to the recent cuts in building, insufficient work to carry out their obligations to complete the training of those apprentices.

Mr. Key

I am not aware of any cases where the recently announced proposals in regard to capital investment have operated in the manner suggested by the hon. Member. I am keeping the whole programme under review in consultation with the other Departments concerned.