HC Deb 23 May 1932 vol 266 c12
27. Mr. LUNN

asked the Minister of Labour how many miners were unemployed in Yorkshire in August, 1931, and at the latest date?

Mr. HUDSON

The numbers of insured persons in the coalmining industry classification recorded as unemployed at Employment Exchanges in Yorkshire were 68,515 at 24th August, 1031, and 72,093 at 25th April, 1932.

Mr. LUNN

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that these numbers are increasing every week?

Mr. HUDSON

The figures I have given show it.

28. Mr. PRICE

asked the Minister of Labour the unemployment figures for the month of October, 1931, and the figures for April, 1932, for the Barnsley Exchange area?

Mr. HUDSON

The numbers on the registers of the Barnsley Employment Exchange were 9,435 at 26th October, 1931, and 10,132 at 25th April, 1932.

29. Mr. PRICE

asked the Minister of Labour the latest unemployment figures for the South Kirkby area, and the increase or decrease upon the previous month?

Mr. HUDSON

At 25th April, 1932, there were 1,760 persons on the registers of the South Kirkby Employment Exchange, an increase of 105 as compared with 21st March.