§ 73. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Labour the number of building workers registered as unemployed in Wales during December, 1957; and what were the comparable figures for 1956 and 1955.
Mr. lain Macleod2,453 at 9th December 1957, compared with 1,739 at 10th December, 1956, and 1,271 at 12th December, 1955.
§ Mr. Pentlandasked the Minister of Labour what was the number of unemployed building trade operatives registered in the County of Durham at the latest convenient date; and what was the comparable number a year ago.
§ Mr. Iain Macleod1,254 at 13th January, compared with 1,215 at 14th January, 1957.