§ Major COLVILLEasked the Lord Privy Seal how many men have been found employment on State-aided relief schemes in the County of Midlothian since 1st June, 1929?
Mr. THOMASSince 1st June, 1929, the Unemployment Grants Committee have approved schemes submitted by local authorities in the County of Midlothian estimated to provide direct employment equivalent to a year's work for about 925 men. In addition, it is understood that the Midlothian County Council are preparing a programme of road works for submission to the Ministry of Transport.