§ Mr. RHYSasked the Minister of Labour the number of ex-officer's who have been placed in salaried employment through the Appointments Department of the Ministry of Labour, 3, Clement's Inn, W.C., during the year 1923; the number so placed from the beginning of 1924 to date; and the total cost of the Department for the above periods, respectively?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThe number of ex-officers and ex-service men of similar education placed by the Appointments Department in Great Britain in 1923 was 5,306 and in 1924, up to 13th June, 1,677. The cost of salaries, travelling and incidental expenses was £18,178 for the year 1923, and for the period 1st January to 13th June, 1924, approximately £5,000. These figures exclude such items as rent, light and heating; they include the cost2342W of both the training and appointments side of the work, for which separate figures cannot be given.