§ 43. Mr. LEACHasked the percentage of unemployment in the woollen trade in the years 1905 and 1912; what percentage of increase in wages has taken place in this trade in 1912 as compared with 1905; and what percentage of increase in the price of food has taken place in the same period?
Mr. ROBERTSONI am unable to give a brief reply to my hon. Friend's question, but I will circulate with the Votes a statement giving such information as is available with all the necessary qualifications.
§ Mr. JOHN WARDWill the hon. Gentleman in collecting the information take great care to include the recent large percentages of increase of wages?
Mr. ROBERTSONThe Return asked for has already been compiled, but if the hon. Gentleman desires anything further I shall be glad to do what I can.
§ Mr. JOHN WARDA rise in wages has, I believe, taken place in quite recent days, and I think that ought to be included in facts brought up-to-date.