HC Deb 21 November 1928 vol 222 c1719
38. Mr. SAKLATVALA

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of registered unemployed in the Metropolitan borough of Battersea; how many persons have been transferred to date from the mining areas to Battersea under the Government scheme; if any men so transferred have yet been found employment and, if so, how many and at what occupations; and have any of them been offered or accepted employment at less than trade union wages and conditions?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

No separate figures of unemployment or transfer are available for the Metropolitan Borough of Battersea.

Mr. SAKLATVALA

What is the area which would cover Battersea, and for which figures would be available?

Sir A. STEEL-MA1TLAND

The Clapham Junction Employment Exchange covers that district, but it takes in part of Wandsworth and part of Lambeth. I cannot separate the figures belonging to Battersea. If the hon. Member puts down a question as regards Clapham Junction Exchange, I will try to get the figures.