HC Deb 23 April 1929 vol 227 c723W
Mr. NAYLOR

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of men transferred from the distressed areas to the district covered by the Borough (Walworth Road) Employment Exchange up to the latest convenient date, and the occupations previously followed by such men?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

Between 6th October, 1928, and 8th April, 1929, 29 men were transferred from special areas to the district covered by the Borough Employment Exchange. Precise statistics of the occupations previously followed by these men are not available, but the majority had been employed in and about coal mines.