HC Deb 02 April 1936 vol 310 cc2104-5
20. Mr. DAVIDSON

asked the Minister of Labour whether any arrangements have been made to ensure increased staffs on Employment Exchanges, in view of the contemplated changes in Part II of the Unemployment Act, 1934?

Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEAD

I am not aware of any contemplated changes in Part II of the Unemployment Act, 1934. Provision is made in the printed Estimates for all staff requirements, so far as they can be foreseen.

Mr. DAVIDSON

Am I to take it the rumour that the additional staff which would be necessary to carry out the provisions would lead to increased expenditure, is not correct?

Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEAD

I am not exactly clear as to what the hon. Member's question refers to. No change in Part II of the Unemployment Act, 1934, is contemplated.

Mr. A. BEVAN

Is the hon. and gallant Gentleman aware that he has not answered the question, and that what he is asked is whether, when persons chargeable to public assistance come to be chargeable to the National Board, there is an increased strain on the Employment Exchanges?

Lieut.-Colonel MUIRHEAD

That is another question.