§ 5. Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Labour to make a statement upon the present level of employment in Wales and his estimate of prospects during the remainder of 1957.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThe estimated number in civil employment in Wales in March, 1957, was approximately 930,000. On 11th March, 1957, the total number of unemployed was 27,400 representing about 2.9 per cent. of the insured employees. Apart from seasonal fluctuations I do not expect any substantial change during the remainder of the year.