Oral Answers to Questions — Unemployment. – in the House of Commons at on 20 March 1929.
Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy
, Kingston upon Hull Central
asked the Minister of Labour whether he has had any Report of the new Employment Exchange at Hull, particularly as regards accommodation and staffing; and if he is aware that complaints are made of overcrowding and delays in dealing with workmen and others attending the new Exchange?
Mr Arthur Steel-Maitland
, Birmingham Erdington
An inspection of this new office has been made, and a report will be received shortly. After so recent a move and with the present high rate of unemployment, a certain amount of dislocation is inevitable, but I am not aware of ground for serious complaint of congestion and delay.
Commander Hon. Joseph Kenworthy
, Kingston upon Hull Central
When will the right hon. Gentleman receive the Report?
Mr Arthur Steel-Maitland
, Birmingham Erdington
I will communicate with the hon. and gallant Member when I have read it.
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