asked the Minister tor Finance if he will state the average number of men engaged on employment schemes in each of the months of July and August, 1940, distinguishing between the number of men employed on (a) minor employment and land reclamation schemes, and (b) other schemes, and the average of such monthly employment for the whole year.
Written Answers. - Employment Schemes.
Subject to slight revision, the average numbers of men engaged on employment schemes in each of the months of July and August, 1940, and the average numbers over the year ended 31st August, 1940, distinguishing between the numbers employed on (a) minor employment and land reclamation schemes, and (b) other schemes, are as follows:—
|
Period |
Minor Employment and Land Reclamation Schemes |
Other Schemes |
Total for all Schemes |
|
July, 1940 |
2,351 |
3,398 |
5,749 |
|
August, 1940 |
1,044 |
2,951 |
3,995 |
|
Year ended 31st August, 1940 |
7,321 |
8,988 |
16,309 |