§ Mr. A. T. DAVIESasked the Minister of Labour what work under State schemes had been completed in regard to reafforestation, new arterial roads, improvement of roads, etc., during the 12 months ending 1st January last; what amounts had been spent on such schemes; what additional employment had been found during that period; what additional work under such schemes was done between 1st January and 30th April; and what employment was afforded, and at what cost, during that period?
§ Mr. SHAWThe existing records do not enable this information to be given precisely in the form asked for. A White Paper is being prepared, in accordance with a promise given in the Debate on the Estimates for my Department; this Paper will set out in some detail the available information with regard to work provided for the relief of unemployment.