HC Deb 06 April 1927 vol 204 c2060
60. Mr. GIBBINS

asked the Minister of Labour what is the number of British seamen unemployed, and how many are receiving unemployment benefit?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

At 21st February, 1927, the number of seamen of all nationalities on the registers of Employment Exchanges in Great Britain was 14,749. I am unable to say how many were in receipt of unemployment benefit. Separate figures for seamen of British nationality are not available.

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