§ 26. Mr. TINKERasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that owing to the closing of works in certain areas workers have to seek employment outside the district, and if they secure work it means travelling long distances to and from it; and will he consider making arrangements for the Employment Exchanges to issue free travelling vouchers if the place of employment is over a specified distance?
§ Mr. E. BROWNThe travelling expenses of workers proceeding to employment at a distance may be advanced on loan by Employment Exchanges, subject to the repayment, under certain conditions, of a proportion only of the cost. Workers from the depressed areas may receive a free grant for the same purpose. In both cases the facilities apply to the provision of the outward fare of workers entering employment, and I am afraid I could not consider issuing travelling warrants for free daily travelling to workpeople going to and from their work.
§ Mr. TINKERWill the right hon. Gentleman make a full statement on this question, because there is some doubt in the minds of these people about daily travelling?
§ Mr. BROWNIf the hon. Member has any particular point in mind, I shall be glad to have it from him.