HC Deb 24 November 1925 vol 188 cc1183-4W
Mr. TREVELYAN

asked the Minister of Labour what the figures for unemployment are from July to November, 1925, in Great Britain, the North-Eastern area, and Newcastle-upon-Tyne, respectively, in continuation of the return given on 16th July last?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The following table gives the number of persons on the registers of Employment Exchanges in the areas stated:

Mr. MITCHELL

also asked the Minister of Transport whether any financial assistance from the Government has been given to, or solicited by, the local authorities desirous of reducing the inconvenience and danger of level crossings?

Lieut.-Colonel ASHLEY

The answer to both parts of my hon. Friend's question is in the affirmative. Assistance from the Road Fund has been given in several cases towards the elimination of level crossings.