HC Deb 02 July 1928 vol 219 cc967-8
36. Mr. JAMES HUDSON

asked the Minister of Labour the number of workers formerly engaged at the Enderley Mills, Newcastle-under-Lyme, who have since the beginning of this year, when this firm lost the Post Office clothing contracts, become registered as unemployed and still remain on the live register?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)

I do not know what the facts are in this case, but while I am always ready to supply general information, it would obviously be improper and unfair to publish information which can be identified as applying to a particular firm.

Colonel WEDGWOOD

Will the hon. Member consult with the Postmaster-General on this question and see whether it is possible to break this clothing ring, which apparently has broken the lives of 500 of my constituents?