§ Mr. HARMSWORTH(by Private Notice) asked the Minister of Labour whether it is proposed to establish a number of additional Employment Exchanges, and, if so, how many, and by how many persons would they be staffed; whether he will give reasons for such additions, and figures showing their estimated cost?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThere is no present intention of establishing additional Employment Exchanges. New premises for existing exchanges are from time to time being substituted for inadequate or unsatisfactory accommodation, but this frequently enables the Department to effect economies both in staff and the cost of premises.
§ Mr. HARMSWORTHCan the hon. Gentleman tell the House what economies will be effected by a change to other premises?
§ Mr. BETTERTONIt is impossible at the moment to answer that in detail.