HC Deb 17 December 1928 vol 223 cc2604-5
41. Mr. LANSBURY

asked the Minister of Health haw many men passed through the Hollesley Bay Labour Colony during each of the years since its inception down to 2nd August, 1914; how many of these are known to have migrated; how many returned to work in the Metropolis; and how many found work in agricultural districts in this country?

The Central (Unemployed) Body for London.
Particulars in relation to 'Men admitted to Hollesley Bay Colony, from 12th December, 1905, to 30th June, 1914.
Period. Number of men employed. Number of men trained at Colony and emigrated. Number of men found work in Agricultural Districts at home. Number of men found work in London.
1. 2 3. 4. 5.
From 12th December, 1905 to 12th May, 1906. 624 71 27 86
From 12th May, 1906 to 30th June, 1907. 1,121 145 66 184
From 1st July, 1907 to 30th June, 1908. 1,059 41 47 71
From 1st July, 1908 to 30th June, 1909. 1,174 117 66 101
From 1st July, 1909 to 30th June, 1910. 1,404 82 45 234
From 1st July, 1910 to 30th June, 1911. 1,589 336 59 300
From 1st July, 1911 to 30th June, 1912. 1,341 212 45 241
From 1st July, 1912 to 30th June, 1913. 1.303 63 39 198
From 1st July, 1913 to 30th June, 1914. 1,293 69 48 177