§ Viscount EDNAMasked the Minister of Transport particulars of bridge schemes sanctioned by the Ministry of Transport since the present Government took office, 39W showing in each case the type of construction, i.e., reinforced concrete, steel, or brickwork?
§ Mr. PYBUSSince the present Government assumed office, grants have been made or confirmed from the Road Fund in respect of 58 bridge schemes (of 10 feet span and over), the types of construction being: Steel, 25; Reinforced Concrete, 33.
§ Viscount EDNAMasked the Minister of Transport particulars of any bridge schemes in respect of which local authorities have applied to the Ministry of Transport for approval or grant since the present Government took office?
§ Mr. PYBUSApplications have been received for approval for grant in respect
Persons on the registers of certain Employment Exchanges at 25th January, 1932. Employment Exchange. Total number on the Register. Number whose claims for insurance benefit or applications for transitional payments had been admitted. Ashton-in-Makerfield … … … 4,235 3,449 Hindley (Platt Bridge) … … … 2,814 2,202 Standish … … … 743 627 Separate figures for Pemberton are not available.
§ Mr. G. MACDONALDasked the Minister of Labour the number of persons signing the unemployment register at Ashton-in-Makerfield, Pemberton, Platt Bridge, and Standish who have had their cases dealt with under the means test; the number who have had their benefits disallowed; and the number who have had their benefits reduced?
Mr. HUDSONThese figures are available only for the areas covered by public assistance committees. I regret, therefore, that they cannot be given for the places mentioned in the question.