HC Deb 18 May 1927 vol 206 cc1172-3
22. Mr. LUNN

asked the Minister of Labour the total amount granted by the Unemployment Grants Committee to local authorities in Yorkshire for schemes to relieve unemployment in the year ending 31st March, 1927?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The total estimated cost of relief works in respect of which offers of grant were made by the Unemployment Grants Committee to local authorities in Yorkshire during the 12 months ending the 31st March, 1927, was £178,247.

Mr. PALING

Can the right hon. Gentleman say what amount was applied for and what grants were approved as being in accordance with the scheme?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

Perhaps the hon. Member will put the question down.

Mr. PALING

Is not this amount ridiculously small in comparison with the amount approved?

Mr. SPEAKER

That does not arise out of the question.