HC Deb 22 February 1933 vol 274 c1732
41. Mr. SMEDLEY CROOKE

asked the Minister of Labour the number of men employed in his Department at the end of December, 1932; the number of women then employed; and how many of the former are disabled ex-service men drawing a disability pension?

Mr. BLINDELL (Lord of the Treasury)

I have been asked to reply. As the reply contains a number of figures, my right hon. Friend will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. CROOKE

Will the figures indicate that the Department is employing the quota of disabled ex-service men which entitles it to remain on the King's National Roll?

Mr. BLINDELL

I understand that the figures will indicate the position which the hon. Member desires.

Following is the reply:

At the end of December, 1932, the men employed in the Ministry of Labour numbered 18,191 and the women 6,441. These figures include established officers, whole-time temporary officers, and part-time cleaners. In addition there were 518 industrial employés and 722 branch managers. The number of disabled ex-service men on the staff was 4,463; this figure includes all those who were at some date during their employment in a Government Department in receipt of a disability pension.