HC Deb 29 January 1937 vol 319 cc1201-2W
Mr. R. Gibson

asked the Minister of Labour how many women below the age of 16 and above that age, respectively, were assisted by the Ministry to go to Leicestershire and elsewhere in England, respectively, to take part in the woollen industry and other industries, respectively, for each of the years 1932 to 1936, inclusive; and what were the total sums expended in each of these years on such women for travelling expenses and maintenance allowances?

Mr. E. Brown

The local inquiries necessitated by this question are not yet completed. I will circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT giving such in- formation as is available as soon as possible.