HC Deb 30 April 1930 vol 238 cc185-6
43. Mr. HANNON

asked the Minister of Labour the figures of unemployment in the engineering industries of Great Britain, as shown in the latest returns, and the corresponding numbers in 1929?

Mr. LAWSON

At 24th March, 1930, the number of insured persons, aged 18 to 64, classified as belonging to the engineering industries recorded as unemployed in Great Britain was 118,975 as compared with 77,995 at 25th March, 1929.

Mr. CHARLES WILLIAMS

Are the Government taking any steps whatever to improve the unemployment position, which is getting worse?

Mr. LAWSON

Yes, Sir; the White Paper which has been circulated shows that some steps are being taken.

Mr. WILLIAMS

In spite of White Papers, it gets worse and worse.