§ Sir A. WILSONasked the Minister of Labour how many insured persons are classified as engaged in the fishing industry in England, Scotland, and Wales, respectively; and, approximately, what number in each case are wholly or mainly dependent upon the herring fishery?
Mr. STANLEYThe estimated number of insured persons, aged 16 to 64, in the fishing industry classification at July, 1934, in England, Scotland and Wales, respectively, were as shown below. The figures are exclusive of share fisher- men, who are excepted from the unemployment insurance scheme:
England 19,320 Scotland 9,630 Wales 3,040 Statistics showing the numbers of persons included in these totals who were wholly or mainly dependent on herring fishing are not available.