§ 85. Mr. GORDON MACDONALDasked the Minister of Labour the number of work schemes now in operation in the county of Lancashire; the number of men employed; the total cost of these schemes; what proportion is borne by the local authorities and the State, respectively; and whether any additional schemes are now under consideration?
§ The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Lawson)On the 31st October there were 273 schemes, the total estimated cost of which is £9,420,000, employing 12,862 men, being undertaken in the county of 1788 Lancashire with assistance from various grant-making departments; 132 schemes, of a total estimated value of £2,955,000 have been approved but not commenced, or are under consideration. The above figures are not exhaustive, but are compiled from such records as are readily available. The proportion of cost falling on the promoting authorities varies widely with the nature of each scheme.