HC Deb 24 October 1940 vol 365 cc1164-5W
Mr. Lipson

asked the Minister of Labour how many persons who have been unemployed for a month or more, are physically fit for work, provided work could be found for them?

Mr. Bevin

Panels of the local employment committees, reinforced in certain areas by representatives of trades councils, have been engaged for some time in interviewing men who have been unemployed for one month or more. Complete figures showing the results of this review are not yet available.