Furniture Industry (Hansard, 18 May 1950)

HC Deb 18 May 1950 vol 475 c1366 1366

§ 8. Mr. John E. Haire
asked the Minister of Labour to what extent and in what areas there is unemployment or short time in the furniture industry.

§ Mr. Isaacs
On 17th April last, 2,998 furniture trade workers were registered as wholly unemployed. Of this number 1,027 were in the London area, 240 in Glasgow, 224 in Liverpool, 64 in High Wycombe and 52 in Manchester. In addition, a certain amount of short time has recently been reported in some areas. On the other hand, a considerable amount of overtime is being worked.

§ Mr. Haire
Can my right hon. Friend give any reason for this slight increase in unemployment?

§ Mr. Isaacs
No, Sir, I cannot.