HC Deb 14 December 1959 vol 615 c100W
75. Mr. Short

asked the Minister of Labour the percentage of unemployment among shipyard workers on Tyneside on 1st July, 1959, and for each subsequent month to date.

Mr. Heath

Six point nine per cent. at 13th July, 1959, 5.5 per cent. at 17th August, 4.1 per cent. at 14th September, 5.5 per cent. at 12th October and 10.4 per cent. at 16th November.