§ 77. Mr. Shinwellasked the Minister of Labour how many applications by adults without previous experience in coal mining have been made at employment exchanges in the Parliamentary Division of Easington for employment in pits in that area; and how many have been placed in work within the most recent convenient period.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodOne inexperienced man has been placed in coal mining employment in the Easington area in the past six months. Vacancies in coal mining for inexperienced men are 5W extremely rare in this area and my local offices keep no records of any casual inquiries.