§ 18. Air Commodore A. V. Harveyasked the Minister of Labour the latest unemployment figures for Macclesfield and Congleton.
§ Sir W. MoncktonThe figures for 21st April will be available in a few days and I will write to my hon. and gallant Friend.
§ Air Commodore HarveyIn the meantime, does my right hon. and learned Friend recall that I did ask him whether he would send a representative from his Ministry, and try to arrange for representatives of the Ministry of Supply and the Board of Trade to visit this area, to see first hand the conditions, and to examine what could be done; and will he consider that again?
§ Sir W. MoncktonYes, I will certainly consider that again. The reason why the figures are not available at the moment is simply that 14th April was Easter Monday and it was thought better to take the count on the 21st. I shall see that the figures are available as soon as possible.