HC Deb 11 February 1932 vol 261 c1003
15. Mr. LUNN

asked the Minister of Labour how many men and women are at present employed on schemes of work which have been approved by the Unemployment Grants Committee?

Sir H. BETTERTON

The number of men employed on schemes approved by the Unemployment Grants Committee was 47,321 on 18th December, 193], the last date for which figures are available.

Viscountess ASTOR

Can the right hon. Gentleman give the number of women

Sir H. BETTERTON

I can only give the total figure. I have not discriminated between men and women.