HC Deb 03 June 1930 vol 239 c1970W
Sir R. GOWER

asked the Minister of Labour what was the number of unemployed persons registered at the Chatham (Kent) Employment Exchange on 30th April, 1930; what was the number on the corresponding date last year; and how many, if any, workers have been transferred in the interval from depressed areas?

Miss BONDFIELD

The information desired is as follows:

musicians who are now unemployed in this country?

Miss BONDFIELD

At 28th April, 1930, the latest date for which figures are available, the number of musicians aged 18 and over, recorded as wholly unemployed in Great Britain, was 1,884 men and 574 women. Separate statistics for those of British nationality are not available.

Forward to