HC Deb 01 February 1940 vol 356 cc1238-9
16 and 17. Mr. J. J. Davidson

asked the Minister of Labour (1) the total number of registered unemployed in Glasgow up to the last available date; (2) the total number of Glasgow applications for postponement of military service and the number of such applications refused?

Mr. E. Brown

I am having the available figures extracted and will forward them to the hon. Member in due course.

Mr. Davidson

With regard to Question 16, has there been any recent increase in the registered unemployed in Glasgow, and with regard to Question 17, has any postponement of service been granted on compassionate grounds, and are compassionate grounds allowed as a reason?

Mr. Brown

As the hon. Member is aware, these Questions appeared on the Paper only on 31st January. Perhaps he will allow me to forward him an answer.