HC Deb 08 November 1933 vol 281 c173
14. Sir JOHN HASLAM (for Mr. HAMMERSLEY)

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons unemployed in the cotton trade on the last available date and 12 months ago?

Mr. HUDSON

At 23rd October, 1933, there were 108,005 insured persons in the cotton industry classification, recorded as unemployed in Great Britain. At 24th October, 1932, the corresponding number was 133,175.

Sir JOSEPH LAMB

Can my hon. Friend say how those figures compare with the year 1931?

Mr. HUDSON

The number on 21st September, 1931, was 251,807, and on 26th October, 1931, 189,083.