§ Mr. EVELYN CECILasked the Minister of Labour what was the cost of Labour Unemployment Exchanges during the last financial year?
§ Sir R. HORNEThe cost of Employment Exchanges during the financial year 1918–19 was approximately £1.600,000. This sum includes the cost of special war services chargeable to the Vote of Credit, and covers all expenses incurred at the divi- 505W sional offices of the Employment Department, the Employment Exchanges and branch employment offices, whether in the administration of unemployment insurance, out-of-work donation, or otherwise.