HC Deb 04 March 1959 vol 601 cc50-1W
79. Mr. Fitch

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of registered unemployed persons in Wigan at the latest convenient date; and what percentage of the insured population of Wigan this represents.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Two thousand, one hundred and seventy-seven at 9th February representing 5.4 per cent. of the estimated total number of employees in the area.

80. Mr. Fitch

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of registered unemployed miners in Wigan at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Forty-two at 9th February, 1959.

81. Mr. Fitch

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of registered unemployed textile workers in Wigan at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Six hundred and ninety-five at 9th February.