HC Deb 17 April 1923 vol 162 c1855
19. Mr. HANNON

asked the President of the Board of Trade whether he can give the number of occupied persons un employed in the United States of America at the time at which the fordney tariff came into operation; and the number unemployed at the present date?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. Betterton)

I have been asked to reply. Since the United States Government does not publish periodical returns of Lumbers unemployed in the country as a whole, I regret being unable to supply my hon. Friend with the figures he desires.

Mr. HANNON

Will the President of the Board of Trade have inquiries made of the British Consul-General in New York so as to get definite information on the subject?

Sir H. BRITTAIN

Is it not a fact that unemployment in the United States has practically ceased?

Mr. BETTERTON

With regard to the first supplementary question, I will certainly convey the suggestion to the President of the Board of Trade.