HC Deb 30 July 1931 vol 255 cc2434-5
7. Sir KINGSLEY WOOD

asked the Minister of Labour whether she has now received in reply to her circular any application from the Woolwich Borough Council submitting any unemployment schemes for the autumn and winter?

Miss BONDFIELD

The Woolwich Borough Council have now submitted for consideration by the Unemployment Grants Committee one scheme, estimated to cost £8,500, and to provide employment for 50 men for nine months. The scheme is under consideration.

Sir K. WOOD

Does the right hon. Lady know the reason for the delay, as I think she issued the circular on the 30th of the month. Will she keep in close touch with this council, having regard to the delay which has already taken place.