Building Workers, Hackney

Oral Answers to Questions — Employment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 23 March 1948.

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Photo of Mr Henry Hynd Mr Henry Hynd , Hackney Central 12:00, 23 March 1948

asked the Minister of Labour how many building trade workers are registered at Hackney employment exchange as unemployed.

Photo of Mr Ness Edwards Mr Ness Edwards , Caerphilly

The number was 166 at 16th February.

Photo of Mr Henry Hynd Mr Henry Hynd , Hackney Central

If these workers are not required on new building, can special authority be given for them to be employed in repair work which is so badly needed in that area?

Photo of Mr Ness Edwards Mr Ness Edwards , Caerphilly

That is now under consideration.