– in the House of Commons at on 5 August 1924.
Mr Walter Baker
, Bristol East
asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that complaints are made as to the way in which relief work is distributed in the Bristol area; and whether he will supply a statement showing the number of men placed on work at the Avonmouth Dock extension and their distribution among the Employment Exchanges?
Miss Margaret Bondfield
, Northampton
I am unaware of any particular complaints, but if the hon. Member will give me further information I will have inquiry made. I am informed that the following numbers of men have been placed on the Avonmouth Dock extension scheme by the Exchanges mentioned with the advice of the Bristol Local Employment Committee:
| Bristol | 91 |
| Avonmouth | 105 |
| Eastville | 14 |
| Kingswood | 3 |
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