HC Deb 18 November 1930 vol 245 cc261-2W
Mr. G. GIBSON

asked the Minister of Labour if she has any definite plans to place before the House for the relief of unemployment among the operatives in the textile industry of the West Riding of Yorkshire?

Miss BONDFIELD

On 31st October there were 160 schemes being undertaken in the West Riding with assistance from various grant-making Departments, the total value of which exceeds £3,000,000. In addition there are 283 schemes to be undertaken in this area, the total value of which is about £3,500,000 either approved but not yet commenced, or still under consideration.