HC Deb 24 February 1926 vol 192 c506
33. Mr. LANSBURY

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons employed on State-aided schemes of work during the week ending the 13th February, 1926; and the number so employed for the same period last year?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

Returns of men engaged on State-aided schemes of work are received monthly. The number of men employed on the 30th January, 1926, was 104,953, and on the 31st January, 1925, was 109,399. These figures take no account of the employment provided indirectly, e.g., in the preparation and transport of materials.