HC Deb 20 February 1935 vol 298 c350
55. Mr. CAPORN

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons registered for employment in the hosiery and underwear trades who were, respectively, wholly and partially unemployed at the end of January, 1935; and the corresponding figures for each of the last four years?

Mr. HUDSON

As the reply includes a table of figures, I will, if I may, circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Mr. CAPORN

Can the hon. Gentleman say whether the present unemployment is higher than that of last year or lower?

Mr. HUDSON

Perhaps the hon. and learned Gentleman will await the answer.

Following is the reply: