HC Deb 08 March 1932 vol 262 cc1628-9
39. Mr. GORDON MACDONALD

asked the Minister of Labour the number of unemployed in the building trades in Lancashire at the latest date for which figures are available?

Mr. HUDSON

As the reply includes a number of figures I will, if I may, circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the statement:

INSURED PERSONS in the building industry classification recorded as unemployed in Lancashire at 22nd February, 1932.
Occupation. Number.
Carpenters 4,062
Bricklayers 2,144
Masons 295
Slaters 305
Plasterers 899
Painters 5,009
Plumbers 1,453
Labourers to above 7,864
All other occupations 6,709
Total 28,740

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