§ 34. Mr. JOELasked the Minister of Labour whether he is satisfied that the claims of men who have long been on the registers of different Employment Exchanges are not overlooked when work presents itself; and whether, in view of the disappointment felt by such men at long periods of inactivity, he will suggest to local exchanges that whenever possible notice of vacancies should be given to them?
Mr. HUDSONMy right hon. Friend is satisfied that when vacancies are notified to the Employment Exchanges the claims of men who have been long on the registers are not overlooked. It is the practice of the exchanges to submit those applicants who best satisfy the employer's requirements, irrespective of the 1376 period during which they may individually have been unemployed.
§ Mr. LUNNIs the hon. Gentleman satisfied that sufficient energy is displayed by his Department in finding employment for those who are registered?
Mr. HUDSONYes, Sir, I think the fact that the number of persons placed in employment through the exchanges has risen even in a year of heavy unemployment like 1933 is proof of the active steps taken by the officials of the staff.