HC Deb 07 March 1929 vol 226 c574W
Mr. LUNN

asked the Minister of Labour how many men have been transferred from mining areas to employment in some other part of this country in each of the weeks since 31st December, 1928?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The total number of men transferred from the depressed coal areas through the Employment Exchanges to employment in other parts of the country from 31st December to 22nd February is approximately 4,700. Statistics for each calendar week are not available.