HC Deb 20 July 1939 vol 350 cc686-7
5. Mr. T. Williams

asked the Minister of Labour how many hours are worked by the trainees at the junior instructional centre at Low Dalby, Thornton-le-Dale, and how much money they receive each week; and whether he is satisfied that the water supply is not affecting the health of the trainees?

Mr. E. Brown

The hours of work at the instructional centre for unemployed men at Low Dalby are 44 per week. The men receive their unemployment pay, from which they contribute towards the cost of their board and lodging such a small sum as will leave them 4s. a week pocket money and allowances are payable in respect of dependants. I am satisfied that there is no cause for concern in regard to the water supply.

Mr. Williams

Have not a number of cases of illness occurred there, presumably due to faulty water supply?

Mr. Brown

I think there was one case when the water was accidentally over-chlorinated.