HC Deb 03 May 1951 vol 487 cc1401-2
31. Mr. Alport

asked the Minister of Labour how many unemployed were registered at the end of January, February, March and April, 1951; and whether any abnormal increases in unemployment have taken place in particular industries in April, 1951.

Mr. Robens

As the answer contains a table of figures, I will with permission circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the answer:

The total numbers unemployed in Great Britain at the count dates in the months January-April, 1951, were as follow:

—— Males Females Total
15th January 230,864 102,707 333,571
12th February 204,168 97,784 301,952
12th March 182,882 91,979 274,861
16th April 165,154 88,016 253,170

The tabulation of the unemployment figures for April has not yet been completed, but I will write to the hon. Member as soon as the figures become available.

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