asked the Minister for Labour if a direction has been issued to Manpower offices instructing them to notify women who are in receipt of unemployment benefit to report for courses on woodwork and metalwork; and, if so, if he will make a statement on the matter.

: A direction along the lines indicated has not issued to the staff of the National Manpower Service.

: Will the Minister say if such a direction is pending?

: There is no direction on this line pending from my Department.

: Will the Minister state there is no consideration of such a suggestion?

: There is no consideration of such a suggestion.