§ 9. Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Labour how many unfilled vacancies exist in Wales, in South-East Glamorgan, and in the Borough of Barry, respectively; and how these figures compare with a year ago.
§ Mr. P. ThomasOn 5th April, 14,808 in Wales, 2,053 in the Cardiff, Bute Docks, Penarth and Llantwit Major area, and 216 in Barry; and on 6th April, 1960, 10,290, 1,658 and 133 respectively.
§ Mr. GowerShould not these figures of increased vacancies be good encouragement for areas which suffered from inter-war unemployment? Does not this reflect the remarkable success of the Conservative Government's policy in bringing new industries to these areas and creating extra jobs?
§ Mr. ThomasI find it difficult to join issue with my hon. Friend on any of that.
§ Mr. J. GriffithsHow many of the unfilled vacancies are in coal mining in East Glamorgan?
§ Mr. ThomasI cannot give that figure without notice.
§ Mr. LawsonIf the Distillers Company, Limited, is making such a big contribution to the expansion of employment in the area represented by the hon. 415 Member for Barry (Mr. Gower), can we, through you, Mr. Speaker, suggest to the company that it should also store whisky in the area instead of always in Scotland?
§ Mr. SpeakerNot through me.