HC Deb 19 March 1958 vol 584 cc139-40W
71. Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Defence if he will further consult the United States military authorities on the risks of accidents involving the dropping

NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED PERSONS LAST EMPLOYED IN THE ENGINEERING AND BUILDING INDUSTRIES ON THE REGISTERS OF EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES IN NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE AT 11TH FEBRUARY, 1957, AND 17TH FEBRUARY, 1958
Industry 11th February, 1957 17th February, 1958
Males Females Males Females
Non-electrical engineering* 152 26 176 16
Electrical machinery* 24 2 28 —
Building:
Carpenters and joiners (aged 18 and over) 3 — 29 —
Bricklayers (aged 18 and over) 24 — 32 —
Plasterers (aged 18 and over) 2 — 20 —
Painters and decorators (aged 18 and over) 36 — 81 —
Plumbers (aged 18 and over) 11 — 3 —
All others 342 3 363 1
Total building industry 418 3 528 1
* The figures include unemployed persons in all occupations (including labourers) in these industries. Separate figures for skilled engineers are not available.

of atom bombs on the United Kingdom; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Ward

I have been asked to reply.

I have nothing to add to the statement made yesterday by my right hon. Friend the Prime Minister.