§ 7. Mr. Errollasked the Minister of Works whether, in view of the impending unemployment in the building and decorating industry, he will raise the present limit of £10 on work which may be carried out without a licence.
§ Mr. KeyThe present licensing period during which the £10 limit operates will expire on 31st July next and the arrangements subsequent to that date are under consideration. Meanwhile, I draw the hon. Member's attention to the statement I have made today in reply to my hon. Friend the Member for Stockton-on-Tees (Mr. Chetwynd) with regard to the issue of licences to avoid unemployment among building workers.