HC Deb 20 November 1957 vol 578 cc51-2W
Mr. Benn

asked the Under-Secretary of State for Commonwealth Relations what consultations there were with the Basuto people before a commitment was reached to permit the radar stations there to be manned by South African troops; and if he will now arrange for British troops to undertake these duties in view of the protests made.

Mr. Alport

There are no radar stations in Basutoland, and Her Majesty's

UNEMPLOYMENT AND VACANCIES IN THE BRISTOL AREA IN OCTOBER, 1956 AND 1957
Date Unemployed Persons on the Registers of Employment Exchanges Total number unemployed expressed as percentage of total number of employees in area Notified vacancies remaining unfilled
Men Boys Women Girls Total
14.10.57 2,385 61 627 31 3,104 1.4 2,493
15.10.56 1,568 49 709 39 2,365 1.0 3,036
Increase (+) or Decrease (−) at 14.10.57 compared with 15.10.56 number +817 +12 −82 −8 +739 −543
Percentage of number 15.10.56 +52.1 +24.5 −11.6 −20.5 +31.2 −17.9

Although it has increased during the past year, unemployment in Bristol remains close to the national average which was 1.3 per cent. in October, 1957. The increase in men's unemployment is

Government in the United Kingdom have made no commitment for any to be established.