HC Deb 05 February 1931 vol 247 cc2083-4
10. Mr. C. WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Labour to what extent the Ministry's scheme for training stone kerb-dressers has progressed?

steps to promote industrial transference by placing persons from the depressed areas in employment elsewhere; and how many persons were transferred in the last four weeks for which figures are available?

Miss BONDFIELD

The answer to the first part of the question is in the affirmative. During the four weeks ended 12th January, 1931, 1,277 persons were transferred either direct or after a course of training at a centre.

Mr. BECKETT

Is any record kept of these men after they are transferred, and, if so, for how long?

Miss BONDFIELD

For as long as they keep in touch with the Exchanges.

Viscountess ASTOR.

Will the right hon. Lady say how long the Members of the Socialist party were in putting spikes into this system?