§ 3. Mr. Websterasked the Minister of Labour what is the percentage of unemployment at the latest date in the area served by the Weston-super-Mare employment exchange.
§ Mr. Whitelaw6.7 per cent. at 11th February.
§ Mr. WebsterIs my hon. Friend aware that with the curtailing of a Government contract for Messrs. Henly, this ceases to be a seasonal problem? Is he further aware that the factory concerned is not permitted to obtain non-Government contracts while this contract is being run down?
§ Mr. WhitelawI note what my hon. Friend has said. I am sure that he will be the first to appreciate that this is a matter for the firm to negotiate with my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for War. I will certainly see that my right hon. Friend's attention is drawn to what my hon. Friend has said.
§ 4. Mr. Websterasked the Minister of Labour what is the figure for unemployment amongst school leavers and young people in the area served by the Weston-super-Mare employment exchange at the last convenient date.
§ Mr. WhitelawOn 11th February, 99 boys and girls, including 18 school leavers, were registered for employment.
§ Mr. WebsterWere all of the 18 school leavers Christmas school leavers?
§ Mr. WhitelawYes, Sir.