HC Deb 20 May 1914 vol 62 c1945
71. Lord NINIAN CRICHTON-STUART

asked the President of the Board of Trade how many, if any, Labour Exchanges outside Wales have been closed and agencies been established in their place, and where they are situated?

Mr. BURNS

Local agencies have been substituted for Labour Exchanges at Eckington, Harwich, Hinckley, Rushden, Skipton, Truro, Winsford, and Yeadon. Labour Exchanges have been closed and no local agency substituted at Leith Docks, Sheepscar, Buckton Vale, Burnley (Elm Street), Beeston, Lees, Netherfield, Milnsbridge, and Waterfoot. Other changes, including the substitution of local agencies for Labour Exchanges in some districts and the substitution of Labour Exchanges for local agencies in others are under consideration.

Sir C. KINLOCH-COOKE

Is the right hon. Gentleman now convinced that a mistake was made in introducing these Labour Exchanges?

Mr. BURNS

There is no justification for that suggestion.

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