§ Mr. DUNCAN MILLARasked the First Commissioner of Works, as representing the Secretary for Scotland, the terms upon which grants are made from the funds at the disposal of the Unemployment Grants Committee and the Trade Facilities Act Advisory Committee to harbour and other local authorities for construction of works with a view to relieving unemployment; and whether such grants are available for local schemes which will give employment to persons residing outside the district in which such works may be constructed?
§ Sir J. BAIRDThe terms upon which grants are made for schemes approved by the Unemployment Grants Committee are stated on the forms, of which my Noble Friend is sending copies to the hon. and learned Member. Intending applicants can obtain copies of the forms from the Unemployment Grants Committee. As a rule, such grants are approved in respect of works in areas where the existence of serious unemployment which is not otherwise provided for is certified by the Ministry of Labour. The guarantees provided for by the Trade Facilities Acts are given by the Treasury, and any request for information relating to such guarantees should be addressed to that Department.