HC Deb 24 February 1937 vol 320 cc2019-20W
Mr. R. J. Taylor

asked the Minister of Labour how many young persons under 18 years of age have been trans- ferred from the administrative county of Northumberland during the years 1932, 1933, 1934, 1935 and 1936, respectively; and the total cost of such transference to the Ministry?

Mr. E. Brown

The number of young persons under 18 years of age who have been transferred annually from the administrative county of Northumberland during the years 1932 to 1936 inclusive were respectively 121, 88, 92, 231 and 415. The cost of such transference is estimated at approximately £4,870.