§ 21. Mr. Cocksasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the inadequacy of the premises used as a branch Employment Exchange at Ogle Street, Hucknall, Notts, and that insufficient shelter is provided for the men signing on; and whether he will take steps to secure more suitable premises?
§ Mr. E. BrownI am hoping to rehouse the Hucknall Employment Exchange in one building as opportunity permits, but I am not aware that the Ogle Street premises, which have housed the men's and boys' departments for over three years, are inadequate for their purpose. The timing system in operation is normally effective in eliminating congestion if adhered to punctually.
§ Mr. CocksIs not the Minister aware that locally the premises are regarded as being very inadequate and that a day or two ago 56 men were kept waiting in pouring rain outside the building?
§ Mr. BrownI am not aware of that. Until the question appeared on the Order Paper, I had heard no complaints, although the building has been used since February, 1936.