§ 50. Mr. Jannerasked the Minister of Labour the weekly average number of cases dealt with by Resettlement Advice 171W offices during 1945, 1946, 1947 and at the present time; what is the cost of the upkeep of these offices at the present time; and whether they are still considered necessary for the well-being of ex-Service men.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe average weekly numbers of inquiries at Resettlement Advice Offices during May to December, 1945, 1946 and 1947 were 21,277, 32,566 and 18,087 respectively. For January of this year the number was 15,154. The cost of these offices is estimated at roughly £190,000 per annum. The answer to the last part of the Question is in the affirmative.