HC Deb 23 January 1929 vol 224 cc164-5W
Mr. DAY

asked the Minister of Labour, whether any miners have been found work by the Walworth Road (Borough) Exchange under the Transference Board's scheme; and can he give particulars?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

Since the beginning of June, 45 men from the depressed areas, most of whom were miners, have been placed in employment by the Borough Employment Exchange under the Industrial Transference scheme.

Mr. DAY

asked the Minister of Labour whether the juveniles who have been transferred from distressed mining areas to the borough of Southwark have secured employment at which they are working through the medium of the Walworth Road (Borough) Employment Exchange?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The answer is in the affirmative.