HC Deb 08 November 1962 vol 666 cc92-3W
Mr. P. Wells

asked the Minister of Labour how many workers, formerly employed in Her Majesty's Dockyard, Sheerness, and now employed in Her Majesty's Dockyard, Chatham, have registered at Sheerness Employment Exchange as desirous to accept suitable employment on the Isle of Sheppey.

Mr. Hare

33 at 6th November.

Mr. P. Wells

asked the Minister of Labour how many insured workers were unemployed on the Isle of Sheppey at the latest convenient date; and how this compares with the corresponding periods in 1958–59 and 1960–61.

Mr. Hare

The following table gives the information required:

Persons Registered as Unemployed at Sheerness Employment Exchange and Youth Employment Office
Date Number
15th October, 1962 529
16th October, 1961 491
10th October, 1960 491
12th October, 1959 490
13th October, 1958 345

Mr. P. Wells

asked the Minister of Labour how many unemployed male workers registered at Sheerness Employment Exchange are 60 years of age or more.

Mr. Hare

103 at 15th October.