§ 13. Mr. TINKERasked the Minister of Labour how many unemployed miners have been transferred from the area covered by the Leigh Employment Exchange and the Atherton Employment Exchange during 1930 to other areas for employment in mines; and can she state how many have returned through the conditions of employment not being satisfactory?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI am inquiring whether this information can be readily obtained; I will communicate the result to my hon. Friend as soon as possible.
§ Mr. TINKERWhat is the position of the men who are sent to other areas where the work is unsatisfactory or is finished; do they get their railway fares back again?
§ Miss BONDFIELDIt depends upon the circumstances of the case.