§ Mr. DAYasked the Minister of Labour the number of new Employment Exchanges at present under construction; and particulars of their positions and the cost of the building operations? 860W Great Britain classified as belonging to the quarrying, etc., industries, recorded as unemployed at 21st May, 1928. Figures for June are not yet available.
§ Sir V. HENDERSONI have been asked to answer this question on behalf of the First Commissioner of Works. The number of new Employment Exchange buildings at present actually under construction is 15. Their location and the estimated cost of constructional work on each scheme are as follow:
£ Camden Town 11,600 King's Cross 13,845 Atherton (Lanes) 4,040 Barnsley 6,990 Birkenhead 10,160 Burslem 7,010 Dudley 7,718 Eastville, Bristol (Extension scheme) 6,350 Hey wood (Lanes) 6,120 Hull 15,300 Middleton 5,815 Rochdale 10,300 Swansea Docks 4,750 Widnes 7,500 Workington 6,640