§ 33. Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDasked the Minister of Labour the percentage increase, as shown by the sample inquiry, in the registered unemployment from February to May of single women and of married women, respectively?
§ Miss BONDFIELDThese sample inquiries relate only to transitional benefit, but I am able to give figures covering all women claimants for February and July and with the right hon. Member's permission, I will circulate a table in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDWould the Minister mind giving the last part of her answer again?
§ Miss BONDFIELDI said that I am unable to give all the figures covering all women claimants for February and July, and that with the right hon. Gentleman's permission, I will circulate the figures.
§ Sir A. STEEL-MAITLANDI have asked for only two figures—the percentage increase for single women, and the percentage increase for married women. Cannot the Minister give us these figures at this moment?
§ Miss BONDFIELDNo, I am afraid that I cannot.
§ Following is the Table:
| Women Claimants. | ||||
| — | Married. | Single. | ||
| 7th July, 1930 | … | 199,750 | 234,177 | |
| 24th February, 1930 | … | 129,018 | 166,518 | |
| Increase | Nos. | … | 70,732 | 67,659 |
| per cent | … | 54.8 | 40.6 |