§ Mr. Carmichaelasked the Minister of Labour the number of men and women unemployed in Glasgow at 14th February or nearest convenient date; and what progress is being made in the joint examination of this problem by the Glasgow Corporation, the Scottish Office and the Ministry of Labour with a view to finding the suitable employment which would reduce the numbers signing at the employment exchanges.
§ Mr. IsaacsAt 12th February, 18,057 males and 4,371 females were registered as unemployed at employment exchanges in Glasgow. Arrangements are being made for the Glasgow Corporation to discuss the position with a specially appointed sub-committee of the Scottish Board for Industry.