HC Deb 29 May 1930 vol 239 cc1502-3W
Mr. D. G. SOMERVILLE

asked the Lord Privy Seal the amount of the schemes not yet sanctioned for grant which have been submitted by the London County Council for the relief of unemployment?

Mr. THOMAS

Of the schemes submitted by the London County Council to the Unemployment Grants Committee for grant in respect of works for the relief of unemployment, one only, estimated to cost £10,000, is still under consideration. Six schemes submitted since the 1st June, 1929, estimated to cost approximately £610,000, have been approved by the Committee for grant.

Mr. HERRIOTTS

asked the Lord Privy Seal how many work schemes have been sanctioned by him in the county of Durham; the total number of men it is estimated they will employ; how many such schemes are already in operation; and how many men are at present employed?

Mr. THOMAS

I am having the information collected, and will circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as possible.