HC Deb 11 May 1933 vol 277 cc1677-8
5. Mr. GLOSSOP

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in order to assist able-bodied unemployed men working on allotments, he will see that facilities are provided at Employment Exchanges so that these men may sign on at 9.45 a.m.?

Sir H. BETTERTON

I sympathise with my hon. Friend's desire, but I am sure he will appreciate that, with the large number attending local offices to prove unemployment, at the present time, it is impossible to give facilities for more than a minority to attend before 9.45 a.m. In fixing times of attendance, however, regard is had, so far as practicable, to a claimant's special circumstances, and I am sure that every effort is made at local offices to meet the convenience of claimants who work on allotments.

Mr. GLOSSOP

Will the right hon. Gentleman circularise to the managers of Employment Exchanges the statement he has given this afternoon?

Sir H. BETTERTON

Yes, I will see that the answer to this question is brought to their notice.