§ 20. Mr. GREENEasked the Minister of Labour in which week he caused the number of 40,000 to be added to the unemployment figures issued by his Department?
§ Mr. SHAWThe alteration in method was first made in respect of the numbers who were unemployed on 10th March last. A detailed explanation of the change was given in my reply to the hon. Member for Aberdare on 19th March, of which I am sending the hon. Member a copy.
§ Sir H. CROFTCan the right hon. Gentleman say whether the whole of the 40,000 were added in one week?
§ Sir H. CROFTCan the right hon. Gentleman state the actual week when the 40,000 were added?