HC Deb 23 April 1931 vol 251 cc1121-2
2. Mr. GRAHAM WHITE

asked the Minister of Labour to what extent use is being made of the facilities provided by the special Employment Exchange for the hotel and catering trades?

The MINISTER of LABOUR (Miss Bondfield)

A special Employment Exchange for the hotel and catering trades was opened in London on the 25th November last. Since its opening 7,035 placings have been effected and the number of placings per week is increasing. The number of establishments using the Exchange is over 1,000.

Mr. STRAUSS

Is the Exchange entirely free?

Miss BONDFIELD

Entirely free both to employers and workers.