HC Deb 25 April 1911 vol 24 cc1588-9
Mr. SNOWDEN

asked how many persons were provided with employment by the labour exchanges in connection with the recent Census enumeration?

Mr. TENNANT

One hundred and two-persons were engaged through the labour exchanges in connection with the recent Census.

Mr. MARTIN

How many of these persons were already in receipt of permanent salaries, either from the Government or local authorities, and in how many cases were these permanent officials appointed?

Mr. SPEAKER

The hon. Member must give notice of a question of that sort.

Mr. LANSBURY

asked the President if he is now in a position to frame regulations for establishing a qualifying examination for all candidates applying for appointments under the Labour Exchanges Act?

Mr. TENNANT

As has been previously stated, the Board of Trade are carefully considering the question of the method of appointment to posts under the Labour Exchanges Act, but I am not at present in a position to make any statement on the subject.