asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the estimated reductions in grants for the ensuing year for all the different educational authorities in Scotland as compared with the grants for 1931–32?

The following statement shows for each education authority in Scotland, the estimated reduction in grant for the year 1932–33 as compared with the grant for 1931–32. The estimate of reductions will fall to be adjusted when the Department have further information as to the data upon which the grants for the year 1932–33 will he calculated.

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland the number of condemned houses in Glasgow and the number that have closing or demolition orders passed on them?

I am informed that the number of houses in Glasgow which have been condemned as uninhabitable is 13,000, and that the number of closing and demolition orders made is 909. As regards the latter figure, I may say, first, that no demolition or closing orders are necessary in the case of houses condemned under Improvement Schemes under the Housing (Scotland) Act, 1925, or included in clearance areas under the Housing (Scotland) Act, 1930, and, secondly, that it is the policy of the corporation not to make closing or demolition orders, which would have the effect of dehousing tenants, until alternative accommodation is on the point of becoming available for them.

asked the Secretary of State for the Colonies whether His Majesty's Government are in receipt of any report on the recent prison mutiny in Trinidad; and if so, whether he will order that the report be laid upon the Table?

I have received from the Governor a copy of the report of the local commission of inquiry. I do not think it necessary to lay the report upon the Table, but a copy will be placed in the Library of the House.

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons unemployed in the carpet industry on 1st February, 1932, and 1st February, 1931?

At 25th January, 1932, there were 3,046 insured persons in the carpet industry classification recorded as unemployed in Great Britain. The corresponding figure at 26th January, 1931, was 7,310.

asked the Minister of Labour how many cases for transitional payments have been dealt with by the Stockport Public Assistance Committee; in how many cases have full benefits been allowed; in how many cases partial benefits; and how many applicants have been disallowed benefits?

Between 12th November, 1931, and 23rd January, 1932, the Stockport Public Assistance Committee gave determinations on 6,176 applications for transitional payments. In 3,135 cases payment was allowed at the maximum benefit rates and in 1,536 cases at lower rates, while in 1,505 cases the needs of applicants were held not to justify payment being made. The figures include revisions and renewals of determinations and the number of separate individuals concerned is not available.

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware of the discrepancy which exists in the application of the means test in adjacent areas, Newcastle and Gateshead; and whether he has taken, or intends to take, any steps to establish a system of uniformity?

This question was dealt with generally and at some length by my right hon. Friends the Ministers of Health and Labour in the Debate on 17th February, and I would refer my hon. Friend to the statements then made.