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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