HC Deb 27 March 1929 vol 226 c2444W
Sir A. KNOX

asked the Minister of Labour what number of local men are now unemployed in Slough; and how many workers from depressed districts have been imported since 1st March?

Mr. BETTERTON

At 18th March, 1929, there were 195 men on the registers of the Employment Exchange at Slough. This figure represents 3.1 per cent. of the number of insured men in the area. During the fortnight ended 15th March, nine men from depressed areas have been transferred to Slough.