§ 74. Mr. HORE-BELISHAasked the Minister of Labour whether any miners have been transferred to Devonport and Plymouth under the transference scheme; and, if so, the number of those placed in work in Devonport and Plymouth respectively?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)Since the 5th October, 54 men from depressed mining areas have been transferred by the exchanges to employment in Plymouth, and three to employment in Devonport under the Industrial Transference Scheme.
§ Mr. HORE-BELISHACan the Parliamentary Secretary say whether any of these men have been given work in the dockyards?
§ Mr. BETTERTONNo, Sir.