Mr. ROBINSONasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that in the Letchworth district there is unemployment amongst adult workers; and whether, in these circumstances, he will give instructions that employers of labour should not be persuaded by his Department to employ youths from other areas?
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDThere is some unemployment among adults in Letchworth but the rate is low. I should certainly not try to persuade employers to bring in youths to perform work properly undertaken by men; but subject to that proviso I am constantly endeavouring to find openings whether for men or boys from depressed areas in places where the prospects of employment are good, and shall continue to do so.