HC Deb 03 July 1928 vol 219 c1159
37. Colonel ENGLAND

asked the Minister of Pensions whether grants are still being made by his Department to establish ex-service men in business; and, if so, how many such awards have been made within the last 12 months, and mainly to what purpose?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)

I have been asked to reply. Grants to ex-Service men are still being made in exceptional cases as indicated in the reply given on 8th March last to the hon. Member for Elland (Mr. Robinson) of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy. 114 such grants have been awarded within the last 12 months, mainly for the purpose of establishing men in small businesses.

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

Does the money for this purpose come under the Vote for the Ministry of Labour or under the Vote for the Ministry of Pensions?

Mr. BETTERTON

It falls within the Vote for the Ministry of Labour.