§ 8. Mr. Robert Gibsonasked the Minister of Labour what number of men belonging to the shipbuilding and ship-repairing industry were recorded as unemployed at 15th February, or last convenient date, in the Greenock area; and what percentage this represents of the total in the industry there?
§ Mr. E. BrownThe latest figures at present available are those relating to 15th January, which have already been supplied to the hon. and learned Member.
§ Mr. GibsonWill the right hon. Gentleman pass these figures on to the newly appointed Controller of Shipbuilding?
§ Mr. BrownThe Controller of Shipbuilding is well aware of the figures, not only about this particular town, but of the whole area.
§ Mr. GibsonIs the right hon. Gentleman aware that in the answer to my Supplementary Question on the previous 1501 occasion he stated that he would pass these figures on to the Controller of Shipbuilding. And has he done so?
§ Mr. BrownAs I have said the Controller of Shipbuilding is well aware of the figures, and, as a matter of fact, we have been discussing figures which will not be ready until 5th March, and not only that, but the possibilities in the months ahead.