5. Mr. PRICEasked the Minister of Labour what is the number of men, boys and girls who have been transferred from distressed areas to work in the London area since 1st January, 1932?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONDuring the period 29th December, 1931, to 30th May, 1932, 1,248 men, 24 boys and 104 girls were transferred through the agency of the Employment Exchange service from depressed areas to employment in the London division.
§ Sir PERCY HARRISIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that there is a great increase in the number of unemployed men in the London area?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONIt depends on the kind of places. I have not the figures in mind, but, if the hon. Gentleman says that that is so, of course I accept it.