HC Deb 05 March 1931 vol 249 c556
3. Sir K. WOOD

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons who, during the last month, have obtained direct employment under schemes initiated by the present Government?

Miss BONDFIELD

The returns relate to the number of persons employed on schemes in operation on one day in each month, and show that on 30th January, approximately 10,000 more men than at the 19th December, 1930, were directly employed on the site of the works concerned.

Sir K. WOOD

Can the right hon. Lady give me the cost of these 10,000 people if I put down a question?

Miss BONDFIELD

I think I might be able to do so.