§ 2. Mr. Liptonasked the Minister of Labour how many people are unemployed in the London area; what was the corresponding figure last year; and how many building workers are included in these figures.
§ Mr. HeathForty-five thousand three hundred and eighty-four at 12th October compared with 58,003 at 13th October, 1958. The first figure includes 5,269 and the second 6,887 from the constructional industries.
§ Mr. LiptonIs the right hon. Gentleman satisfied with that state of affairs?
§ Mr. HeathOne can never be satisfied while men are unemployed to this degree, but I would point out to the hon. Gentleman that London, with an unemployment rate of 1 per cent., is one of the most prosperous parts of the country.