§ Mr. EVERARDasked the Minister of Labour the total number of persons employed in the boot and shoe trade in July, 1925, and July, 1926, and give the percentage of workers unemployed and partially employed, respectively, in that industry at those dates and at this date?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThe following Table gives the information desired:
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSOn the 31st December, 1914, the number of children in these schools sent by order of Court was 18,976. On the 31st December, 1926, the number was 6,871.
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§ Mr. COVEasked the Home Secretary what number of inspectors of industrial and reformatory schools have had experience of administration and teaching in the schools; and whether promotion to the inspectorate is possible in the case of head teachers of such schools, and how many have been promoted?
§ Sir W. JOYNSON-HICKSThere are eight inspectors attached to the2020W Children's Branch of the Home Office who inspect reformatory and industrial schools and perform other duties. None of them were at any time employed in these schools, but they all have medical, teaching or other special qualifications for which they were selected for this work. There is nothing to prevent a member of the staff of the schools being appointed as an inspector on a vacancy occurring if a candidate with suitable qualifications were forthcoming.