HC Deb 26 February 1931 vol 248 cc2248-9
2 and 3. Mr. GORDON MACDONALD

asked the Minister of Labour (1) the number of unmarried women in receipt of unemployment benefits at the end of February, 1930, at the end of September, 1930, and also at the latest date at which the figures are available?

(2) the number of married women in receipt of unemployment benefit at the end of February, 1930, at the end of September, 1930, and also at the latest date at which the figures are available?

Miss BONDFIELD

I will circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

8. Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

asked the Minister of Labour what points of difference still prevent an agreement between her Department and the representatives of the quarrying industry with regard to the formulation of a scheme for training kerb-dressers?

Miss BONDFIELD

I am afraid that I cannot add anything to the reply given to the hon. Member on 11th February. I am awaiting the views of the representatives of the industry.

Mr. WILLIAMS

Has the right hon. Lady any hope of being able to give a satisfactory answer very soon?

Miss BONDFIELD

I certainly hope so. It rests with the industry and not with me.