§ 79. Mr. Rossasked the President of the Board of Trade if he is aware of the developing unemployment and short-time working in the Scottish lace industry; and what steps he proposes taking to improve the position.
§ Mr. H. StraussYes. I am aware that the lace industry is affected by the recent general decline in demand for textiles, and that as a result there is some unemployment and short-time working in the Scottish lace industry. We are watching the position closely in consultation with the Ministry of Labour.