HC Deb 25 March 1926 vol 193 cc1379-80
68. Mr. AMMON

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that 20 or 30 men have been sent by the Crewe Employment Exchange a distance, involving considerable travelling-time, to work in the Minnie Pit, North Staffordshire, despite the fact that they have no experience of mining; that in one instance, that of Mr. Hodnett, 40, Moss Square, Crewe, only 5s. per shift is received; that the omnibus fare is 1s. each way; and the, therefore the net income for a six-shift week is only 18s.; if he will state under what authority or regulations the Ministry of Labour is entitled to send these inexperienced men so far out of their own district; and whether, in view of the net earnings, he will state under what regulations the employment is considered a suitable one?

Mr. BETTERTON

I am having inquiries made, and will communicate with the hon. Member as soon as possible.