§ Sir J. Jarvisasked the Minister of Labour whether he can state the highest percentage of unemployment in Gateshead and Jarrow in 1934 and the percentage at the present time?
§ Mr. E. Brown:Among persons aged 16–64 insured under the general scheme, the highest percentages of unemployment in these towns during 1934 were 48.5 at Gateshead and 59.3 at Jarrow and Heb-burn, on 19th February, 1934. The percentages on 4th April, 1938, were respectively 27.4 and 23.3