HC Deb 20 October 1932 vol 269 c300
15. Mr. LUNN

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the total numbers of mine-workers registered as unemployed at the latest possible date; and what were the numbers unemployed in August, 1932?

Sir H. BETTERTON

At 26th September, 1932, the number of insured persons in the coalmining industry classification recorded as unemployed in Great Britain was 405,442. The number at 22nd August, 1932, was 435,346.