HC Deb 07 April 1938 vol 334 cc492-3
8. Mr. T. Smith

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will state for February, 1938, for each of the main groups of Special Areas in Great Britain and for each of the industrial regions of which they form part, the numbers of insured persons attached to each of the main industries and employment; and the numbers and percentages of unemployed insured persons therein?

14. Sir William Jenkins

asked the Minister of Labour what were the numbers of persons unemployed in the Pontardawe area, including Gwann-cae-Gurven and Brynaman, in January, 1936, January, 1937, and January, 1938; and what is the number for the last available date, giving the figures for various industries separately?

16. Mr. James Griffiths

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons registered as unemployed in South Wales and Monmouthshire in the age groups 45 to 55, and 55 to 65 on the last convenient date; and whether they reveal an increase or decrease on the previous year?

Mr. Brown

It has not been possible hi the time available to compile the information requested. It is being extracted, and will be circulated in the OFFICIAL REPORT in each case in due course.