asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that there is a vacancy on the workers' side of the Jute Trade Board, Great Britain; and, if so, what steps, if any, are being taken to obtain nominations for the vacancy?

I am aware of the vacancy upon the workers' side of the Jute Trade Board. I have invited the Scottish Council of Textile Trades Unions to nominate a representative of workers in the trade with a view to an appointment to fill the vacancy.