HC Deb 23 June 1938 vol 337 c1235
3. Mr. Sexton asked

the Minister of Labour how many unemployed men have been found work in South-West Durham on Government-aided projects during the years 1935, 1936, and 1937, respectively.

Mr. E. Brown

I assume that the hon. Member is referring to projects aided from the Special Areas Fund, but as I informed the hon. Member for Blaydon (Mr. Whiteley) on 11th November, 1937, it is not possible to give details of the amount of employment provided as a result of such schemes.

Mr. Batey

Surely the Minister can say how many men have been given employment through Government-aided projects in South-West Durham?

Mr. Brown

If the question had been in general terms, yes; but it is a specific one, and I cannot answer it in this form.