HC Deb 20 March 1933 vol 276 cc29-30
72. Mr. LUNN

asked the Minister of Labour how many schemes for the provision of work for the unemployed have been approved during the last 18 months; and what is the total value of such schemes and the total number of persons given employment?

Sir H. BETTERTON

I am collecting this information so far as it is readily available and will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. LUNN

Has the right hon. Gentleman heard the answer given by the Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Health to Questions 68 and 69, from which we understand that the Government are pursuing a policy of providing work?

Sir H. BETTERTON

I regret that I did not hear the answers.

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