36. Lieutenant-Colonel M. J. WILSONasked the Minister of Labour the number of men registered for and awaiting employment as farm labourers, farm horsemen, farm dairymen, and shepherds on 5th May, 1919, at the following Employment Bureaux: Darlington, Richmond (Yorks), Bedale, Stokesley, Northallerton, and Barnard Castle?
§ Sir R. HORNEThe information in my possession indicates that on the 25th April (the latest date for which particulars are 1088 available) there were no applicants for employment in farming occupations registered at Darlington, Bedale, Northallerton, or Barnard Castle. Four were registered at Richmond, one being described as a shepherd and three as cattlemen. Three were registered at Stokesley, two being described as horsemen and one as an agricultural labourer. All seven men were demobilised members of His Majesty's Forces.