§ Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the sudden and increasing redundancy in British industry which has created widespread unemployment among the newspaper, motor and other workers; and if he will set up an authoritative commission of inquiry to ascertain the reasons for this.
§ Mr. HareIt is true that workers have recently been discharged by arms in the motor vehicle, newspaper, and other industries. Their numbers, however, are not large in relation to the numbers employed. Everything possible is being done to secure their reabsorption into employment. No advantage would be gained by appointing a commission of inquiry.