24. Mr. ROBINSONasked the Minister of Labour whether, in schemes for the transfer of workpeople from distressed areas, provision will be made for the travelling expenses of the unemployed person and his family, if any, and the 1716 free removal of household goods, with provision of houses at rents within their capacity to pay?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI am sending the hon. Member a notice which has been widely distributed through the Exchanges explaining the facilities for removal expenses for married men from the depressed areas which the Government is prepared to give.
§ Mr. MARDY JONESDoes that include the families of men who get permanent employment in the places to which they are sent? Do you provide for the family?
§ Sir A. STEEL - MAITLANDThe answer is "Yes," and if the hon. Member reads a similar notice, which I will send him, he will find that.
§ Mr. RILEYIn the case of the transference of married men. are arrangements made for housing accommodation for them?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI go a long distance in trying to give facilities. I believe the Exchanges have lists of places where lodgings are available. Of course, I cannot pledge myself actually to provide housing accommodation.
§ Mr. SHINWELLWill the right hon. Gentleman make the circular available to all Members?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI will send it to any Member who wishes for it.