HC Deb 18 March 1948 vol 448 c264W
Mr. F. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is satisfied that the entry of juveniles into the Wearside shipyards is adequate to meet the needs of the industry.

Mr. Isaacs

No. Like most other industries in the country the shipbuilding industry on Wearside is feeling the effect of the present shortage of juveniles. Boys leaving school in the Sunderland area are made aware of the occupations available in shipbuilding and the industry has received a reasonable share of the restricted number of juveniles. The intake to the industry should increase after the summer term when the normal flow of school leavers recommences.