§ 1. Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Labour the number of adult males that have been transferred from distressed areas through the Employment Exchanges to the Greater London area for the 12 months ended to the last convenient date; and whether any investigations are made previous to the tranfer of these persons as to the possibility of affording adequate housing accommodation at an economic rental in the districts to which they are transferred?
§ The MINISTER of LABOUR (Miss Bondfield)During the 12 months ended 26th May, 1930, 5,374 men were transferred from the depressed areas to the areas of Employment Exchanges in Greater London. As regards the second part of the question, the transfer of married men is strictly related to the housing position, which is constantly watched. Lists of lodgings available at reasonable rates for single men are kept at all receiving Exchanges.
§ Mr. DAYCan the right hon. Lady say whether the employment of these transferees shows any prospect of being regular?
§ Miss BONDFIELDYes, Sir.
§ Mr. DAYAre inquiries made to see that the men are in somewhat in the same position when they are transferred as they were before?
§ Miss BONDFIELDUp to a certain point, yes.