§ 19. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Labour the number of unemployed in the Doncaster district on 1st February, 1932, and on 1st February, 1933?
§ Sir H, BETTERTONThe number of unemployed persons on the register of the Doncaster Employment Exchange was 8,610 at 25th January, 1932, and 9,442 at 23rd January, 1933.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSCan the right hon. Gentleman say why unemployment has fallen at Mexborough and increased at Doncaster?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONNo, Sir. If there is a diminution at Mexborough and not at Doncaster, I am not in a position to explain it.