HC Deb 27 July 1950 vol 478 cc128-9W
134. Mr. Haire

asked the Minister of Labour what is the unemployment trend in the furniture industry; and whether he has yet been in touch with the President of the Board of Trade regarding the present recession of trade in the industry.

Mr. Isaacs

The number of unemployed workers in this industry has risen from 3,567 on 15th May to 4,340 on 12th June, which is about 3 per cent. of the total number employed in the industry. I know that my right hon. Friend the President of the Board of Trade is aware of the situation.