§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that the Employment Exchanges in London are less used by the public than those in the pro- 1058W vinces;and will he assign any reason for this?
§ Mr. BETTERTONAs far as I am aware, it is not the case that the Employment Exchanges in London are less used by the public than those in the provinces. If the hon. Member will let me know the grounds on which he bases his assertion. I will look into the matter.
§ Mr. RHYS DAVIESasked the Minister of Labour why, in the Borough Employment Exchange, the amount of illness and consequent sick-leave granted to members of the staff is proportionately higher than that in other Labour Exchanges?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThe average amount of sick-leave at this Exchange works-out at a high figure owing to the prolonged absences of three officers on account of serious illness. It seems clear, however, that this is merely an unfortunate coincidence, and that there is no, ground for attributing it to the conditions of work at the Exchange.