HC Deb 08 November 1949 vol 469 c1029
4. Squadron-Leader Fleming

asked the Minister of Labour how many unemployed there were in the city of Manchester on 30th September, 1949.

Mr. Isaacs

Figures are not available for 30th September. At 10th October the total was 4,523.

Squadron-Leader Fleming

Is the right hon. Gentleman aware that there are more than 2,000 unemployed among the coloured population in Manchester and that their leader has alleged that a colour bar has been raised against them as regards getting employment? Has he any evidence of that?

Mr. Isaacs

If the hon. and gallant Member had put that question down I could have answered it. I have answered the Question which he put on the Paper.