§ 55. Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Labour what records were destroyed at the Gateshead Employment Exchange following the recent fire outbreak; and what steps have been taken to reduce inconvenience to those attending the exchange and for the payment of benefit.
§ Mr. ThorntonThe recent fire at Gateshead Employment Exchange was confined to the section of the office dealing with disabled persons. Some records relating to work in connection with the administration of the Disabled Persons (Employment) Act, 1944, were destroyed. No serious inconvenience to the public attending the exchange has occurred and payment of unemployment benefit is not affected.