HC Deb 04 November 1937 vol 328 c1089
20. Mr. Day

asked the Minister of Labour the number of men and boys who have been transferred direct from the depressed areas and obtained employment through the Walworth Road (Borough) Employment Exchange under the industrial transference scheme for the three years ended at the last convenient date?

Mr. E. Brown

The number of men and boys from the depressed areas who were placed in employment by the Borough Employment Exchange during the years ended September, 1935, 1936 and 1937, was:

Men. Boys.
Year ended September—
1935 18 22
1936 37 75
1937 35 63

Mr. Day

Is any provision made for housing accommodation for these youths before being transferred?

Mr. Brown

That is a separate question.