HC Deb 24 October 1932 vol 269 cc597-8
48. Mr. LUNN

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of unemployed mine workers registered in Great Britain in August, 1931?

The PARLIAMENTARY SECRETARY to the MINISTRY of LABOUR (Mr. R. S. Hudson)

At 24th August, 1931, there were 330,091 insured persons in the coal-mining industry classification recorded as unemployed in Great Britain.

Mr. LUNN

Is the hon. Gentleman aware that that is 100,000 more than in August of last year, and is that what the miners are getting out of the Protection policy of the Government?

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