§ 68. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Labour how many of the staff at the Pontefract Employment Exchange were dismissed during the first two weeks of February; the cause of their dismissal; and how many people are registered as unemployed at present and during the four weeks preceding?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)I am having inquiries made, and will communicate the result to the hon. Member as early as possible.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSWill the hon. Gentleman make particular inquiry into the dismissal of one of these officers who was given no reason and no explanation as to why he had been dismissed?
§ Mr. BETTERTONI am not aware of the particular case which the hon. Member has in mind, but if he will communicate with me I will have inquiry made into it.