§ 7. Mr. T. Smithasked the Minister of Labour the number of persons in receipt of unemployment assistance in the area covered by the Pontefract area office at the present time; and the comparative figures in August last?
§ Mr. E. BrownI am having extracted such information as is available, and will circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.
§ Mr. SmithThe Minister promised to have a special inquiry made in these areas where there are large numbers of unemployed. When will that inquiry be started, in view of the fact that some colliery owners state that they want men and cannot get them?
§ Mr. BrownAs the hon. Member knows, there have been discussions in the industry as to how many of the elderly unemployed in the industry can be employed.