HC Deb 29 February 1928 vol 214 cc408-9
42. Captain CAZALET

asked the Minister of Labour whether he can give the total number of insured workers engaged in those industries to which the Safeguarding of Industries Act is now applied in the years 1923, 1924, 1925, 1926, and 1927, respectively?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I will, with my hon. and gallant Friend's permission,

Industry. Estimated number of Insured Workpeople at
July, 1923. July, 1924. July, 1925. July, 1926. July, 1927.
Construction and repair of Motor Vehicles, Cycles and Aircraft, 190,430 201,960 212,590 221,810 230,970
Silk (including Artificial Silk) 37,300 41,490 46,550 50,820 55,040
Lace 21,220 20,350 19,500 18,880 18,170
Musical Instruments 19,520 19,890 21,630 24,380 24,700