§ 69. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Labour what was the number of persons registered as unemployed in the principal industries in Cardiff during April, 1958, 1957, and 1950, respectively.
§ 70. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Labour what is the percentage of dock labour at Cardiff which has been unemployed in each of the last 12 months.
§ Mr. WoodThe following is a statement which the National Dock Labour Board has furnished, giving the information the hon. Member has asked for.
SURPLUS LABOUR—CARDIFF Period 1957 Surplus as percentage of Workers' Register 4 weeks to 29th June … 26.0 4 weeks to 27th July … 22.7 5 weeks to 31st August … 19.7 4 weeks to 28th September … 28.7 5 weeks to 2nd November … 13.3 4 weeks to 30th November … 19.5 4 weeks to 28th December … 19.7 1958 5 weeks to 1st February … 26.2 4 weeks to 1st March … 27.0 4 weeks to 29th March … 31.7 4 weeks to 26th April … 38.0 4 weeks to 24th May … 35.9