§ 37. Mr. Kershawasked the Minister of Labour what was the number of unemployed persons in the Stroud and Dursley areas in the months of January and February, 1957; and what percentage of the total working population in those areas those figures represent.
§ Mr. CarrAt Stroud employment exchange the number of persons registered as unemployed on 14th January was 212, or 1.1 per cent. of the estimated total number of employees in the area, and 137 or 0.7 per cent, on 11th February. At Dursley employment exchange the numbers unemployed were 46 or 0.6 per cent. in January, and 37 or 0.5 per cent, in February.
§ Mr. KershawAre not these figures very satisfactory, and are not they further proof, if proof be needed, of the excellent policies of the Tory Government?
§ Mr. CarrI would certainly regard these figures as satisfactory, and I am very glad to accept the compliment.