asked the Minister of Labour the number of waterproof garment machinists who are now unemployed; and whether she is aware that in many districts it is very difficult to fill the requirements of manufacturers?

I regret that separate statistics are not available in respect of unemployment among waterproof garment machinists; but I am having inquiries made as to the alleged shortage of workers.

If applicants for certain posts give excuses, such as that an hour is not enough for lunch, and that eight o'clock is too early to start in the morning, do they still remain on the unemployment benefit?

I imagine that both those excuses would disqualify them from benefit.