34. Mr. Wakefieldasked the Minister of Labour what staff is employed at the employment exchange at Wirksworth, Derbyshire; and what is the daily average of cases dealt with.
§ Mr. RobensThe staff is three and the average number of cases dealt with each day is seven. There has been a full time office at Wirksworth since 1928 at least. Pre-war, the live register of unemployed persons was over 300. Urgent consideration is being given to the question of the type of facilities to be provided in future for small towns such as Wirksworth, where the volume of work is so small.
Mr. WakefieldIs the Minister satisfied that the number of staff employed in this exchange is not excessive in relation to the work?
§ Mr. RobensI am anxious that a proper service should be given at the employment exchanges. At the same time, we do not want over-staffing.