HC Deb 21 March 1939 vol 345 cc1090-1
2. Mr. Gallacher

asked the Secretary of State for War the number of men employed in making an ammunition dump at Longannet, near Kincardine; how many of these men were from Kincardine; and how many of these obtained employment through the Kincardine Employment Exchange?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

I am informed that 101 men are now employed on this work; 13 of them are from Kincardine, and five obtained employment through the Kincardine Employment Exchange.

Mr. Gallacher

Is the Minister aware of the very strong feeling in Kincardine as to the treatment they are getting in connection with the employment there in consequence of unemployment in Kincardine; and will he give consideration to this particular form of employment?

Mr. Hore-Belisha

If the hon. Gentleman wishes to draw my attention to any particular grievance, I can assure him I will examine it with the utmost sympathy.