HC Deb 06 March 1933 vol 275 c804
77. Sir W. BRASS

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons registered as unemployed in Great Harwood, Lancashire, in September, 1931, and on the latest date for which figures are available?

Sir FREDERICK THOMSON (Treasurer of the Household)

I have been asked to reply. At 21st September, 1931, there were 7,828 unemployed persons on the registers of the Great Harwood Employment Exchange. At 23rd January, 1933, the number was 4,377.