asked the Minister of Labour the number of committees operating in connection with Employment Exchanges for the purpose of placing juveniles in employment; and will Reports be presented at an early date as to the work of these committees during 1928?

The number of Advisory Committees for Juvenile Employment at present operating in connection with Employment Exchanges is 171. These committees will shortly present to the Minister reports upon their work during 1928, and in accordance with the usual practice a summary of these reports will be published.

Can the hon. Gentleman give any indication when we are likely to have an opportunity of seeing these reports?

Yes, Sir; they will be issued not later than Easter.