HC Deb 01 March 1937 vol 321 cc18-9
40. Sir W. Davison

asked the Minister of Labour whether he has now considered the suggestion for the establishment of an unemployment camp in the New Forest under the direction of the Forestry Commissioners, whereby healthy employment could be provided in making good the footpaths, roads, and ditches in the forest which are urgently in need of repair?

The Parliamentary Secretary to the Ministry of Labour (Lieut.-Colonel Muir-head)

As my right hon. Friend informed the hon. Member for Stroud (Mr. Perkins) in reply to his question on 25th February, he is not at present contemplating the establishment of an instructional centre in the New Forest.

Sir W. Davison

Will the hon. and gallant Member consider the establishment of such a camp, as the New Forest is eminently suitable for such a camp, especially if the existing camps are full up?

Lieut.-Colonel Muirhead

My right hon. Friend is of course prepared to consider the suggestion, but at the moment we have sufficient camps for the number of applicants.

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