HC Deb 22 February 1949 vol 461 cc268-9W
113. Mr. W. Ross

asked the Minister of Labour how many bricklayers are unemployed in Scotland; and what steps are being taken to provide them with work.

Mr. Ness Edwards

Four hundred and twenty-five on 10th January. Anticipated vacancies will absorb practically all available bricklayers, though there will always be a number of men out of work for a few days between finishing one job and starting the next.