HC Deb 08 November 1933 vol 281 cc175-6
19. Mr. McENTEE (for Mr. LOGAN)

asked the Minister of Labour the number of unemployed in the shipbuilding industry at the last available date, and comparable figures for 1932?

Mr. HUDSON

At 23rd October, 1933, there were 90,865 insured persons in the shipbuilding and ship-repairing industry classification recorded as unemployed in Great Britain. At 24th October, 1932, the corresponding number was 106,841.

Mr. LEES-JONES

Can my hon. Friend give the figure for October, 1931

Mr. HUDSON

On the 26th October, 1931, the figure was 109,492.