HC Deb 08 May 1912 vol 38 c412
Sir HILDRED CARLILE

asked what was the present rate of unemployment among sailors; and what had been the average percentage for the last five years?

Mr. BUXTON

I regret that there are no statistics which would enable me to give the information asked for. The number of seamen engaged in each month at the principal ports is published regularly in the Board of Trade "Labour Gazette," and these figures throw some light on the state of employment for seamen.

Sir HILDRED CARLILE

Does the right hon. Gentleman propose to make arrangements so that information of a complete character may exist?

Mr. BUXTON

If the hon. Gentleman can make any suggestion, I shall be glad to consider it.