HC Deb 01 March 1915 vol 70 c540
22. Mr. FELL

asked if there are any figures available in the Labour Exchange offices showing the total number of agricultural labourers on their books seeking similar occupation at the present time?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the BOARD of TRADE (Mr. Robertson)

The total number of agricultural workers registered at the Labour Exchanges as desiring agricultural work, for the week ending Friday, 19th February, was 559 (434 being men and 125 women).

Mr. KEIR HARDIE

Are these confined to any particular district?

Mr. ROBERTSON

I can get details for the hon. Member if he gives me notice.

Mr. FELL

These are the whole?

Mr. ROBERTSON

Yes.