§ 15. Mr. T. WILLIAMSasked the Minister of Labour how many persons were registered as unemployed at Bradford on 20th January, 1932, and 23rd January, 1933; and the number of unemployed who no longer sign on at the Exchange?
§ Sir H. BETTERTONAt 25th January, 1932, the number of unemployed persons on the register of the Bradford Employment Exchange was 20,395, as compared with 22,484 at 23rd January, 1933. I have no information as to the number of unemployed persons not registered.
§ Mr. WILLIAMSDoes the right hon. Gentleman agree that the textile industry is not working overtime at Bradford, as has been suggested?