HC Deb 17 October 1940 vol 365 c831W
Mr. Daggar

asked the Minister of Labour, whether he is aware that unemployed men have been sent by the employment exchange, Blaina, Monmouthshire, to Usk and Pontymister, distances of 16 and 25 miles, respectively, with the promise of employment or to be interviewed for that purpose and, after waiting on the factory premises from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m., return home, in some instances without being interviewed, and having to defray the cost of travel themselves; and will he take steps to end this practice, especially as upon occasions in the adjoining exchange area prospective employers of labour have visited the employment exchange to select the men whose services are required?

Mr. Bevin

I am making inquiries and will communicate with my hon. Friend.