HC Deb 19 November 1928 vol 222 cc1379-80
84. Mr. KELLY

asked the Minister of Labour the number of juveniles and young people who have been transferred from other districts to employment in the London area within the last four months?

Mr. BETTERTON

The total number of juveniles transferred from the distressed mining areas to London during the past four months was 195. Separate figures for young people above 18 years of age are not available.

Mr. KELLY

Has this meant a smaller number of London juveniles being placed in employment?

Mr. BETTERTON

No, Sir.

Captain GARRO-JONES

What steps does the hon. Gentleman propose to take in order to ensure that this increase in the juvenile population of London will

Mr. JOHNSTON

Is the right hon. Gentleman not aware that it was not a survey at all, but a guess?

Colonel ASHLEY

Oh, no. It was a survey.

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