§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that the nearest Unemployment Assistance Board office to Romford and North Hornchurch is at Stratford, and to Barking, Dagenham, and South Hornchurch at Canning Town; that much inconvenience is thus caused to many unemployed persons; and whether he will consider opening a new Unemployment Assistance Board office in Heathway, Dagenham, to serve the Romford Parliamentary Division and surrounding districts?
§ Mr. E. BrownI am in communication with the Board on this matter.
§ Mr. Parkerasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that many of the unemployed persons attending the Dagenham Employment Exchange from a distance use bicycles to save omnibus fares; and whether he will provide a bicycle-shed for their convenience?
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§ Mr. E. BrownI cannot provide cycle sheds for applicants but I will consider the possibility of providing cycle racks in certain places where space is available. The problem is not confined to Dagenham.