§ 29. Mr. HERRIOTTSasked the Minister of Labour what is the total amount of the Government grant to the River Tees Conservancy Commissioners for improvement works on the north bank of the Tees; what is the estimated total cost; and what number of men will be employed?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe Unemployment Grants Committee have approved a grant of an estimated capitalised value of £90,000 in respect of improvement works on the north bank of the river Tees which are being undertaken by the Rives Tees Conservancy Commission for the relief of unemployment. The works are estimated to cost £300,856, and to provide direct employment amounting to 16,308 man months.