HC Deb 26 February 1931 vol 248 c2253
17. Sir ARTHUR STEEL-MAITLAND

asked the Minister of Labour what were the numbers of insured persons aged 16 to 64, inclusive, at July, 1929, and July, 1930, and the estimated numbers unemployed at June and October of 1929 and 1930, in the following industries: con-

ESTIMATED Numbers of Insured Persons classified as belonging to certain Industries in Great Britain at July, 1929, and July, 1930; and the Numbers recorded as Unemployed at June and October, 1929, and 1930.
Industry. 1929. 1930.
Estimated number insured at July. Number of persons unemployed. Estimated number insured at July. Number of insured persons unemployed.
24th June. 21st October. 23rd June. 27th October.
Construction and repair of motor vehicles, cycles and aircraft. 243,230 14,840 19,509 244,980 32,215 38,577
Silk and Artificial Silk 73,480 5,907 6,899 77,960 17,075 19,078
Lace 16,920 1,655 1,494 16,750 2,659 3,118
Musical Instruments 28,330 2,087 986 26,220 4,565 3,078