§ 13. Sir R. Aclandasked the Minister of Labour whether he will publish a statement showing, in recent months, what has been the percentage of unemployment among dock workers in each of the principal British ports.
§ Sir W. MoncktonUnder the National Dock Labour Scheme continuous employment with a guaranteed minimum wage is available to all registered dock workers proving attendance. During the last six months the number of those proving attendance who were surplus to requirements in all areas covered by the scheme was equivalent to an average daily percentage of 15.3 of the total of registered dock workers.
I will send the hon. Member particulars about the principal ports.
§ Sir W. MoncktonI cannot give the figures now, but I will certainly get the information for the hon. Gentleman.