§ Sir R. ASKEasked the Minister of Labour the number of box clerks at the Exchanges at Heaton and Walker, Newcastle, and, approximately, what number of persons they have to deal with daily; and whether she is satisfied that they have reasonable time and opportunity for becoming acquainted with the qualifications of this number of persons so as efficiently to assist in placing these persons in employment?
§ Miss BONDFIELDAt these two Exchanges there are at present 15 box clerks, whose duty is primarily to take signatures from an average of approximately 470 applicants each on the days when signature is required. The work of placing applicants in employment is done in the employment section and not by the box clerks.