HC Deb 02 December 1963 vol 685 c132W
77. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give the numbers employed in the shipbuilding and ship-repairing industries in Sunderland at the last available date, and the corresponding figures for 1959, 1960. 1961 and 1962.

Mr. Whitelaw

The figures given below relate to Sunderland, Pallion and Southwick-on-Wear. I regret that separate figures are not available for Sunderland.

Employees in Employment in the Shipbuilding and ship-repairing industries in Sunderland, Pallion and Southwick-on-Wear Employment Exchange areas
Mid-year … … … … Number
1959 … … … … 9,900
1960 … … … … 8,700
1961 … … … … 9,000
1962 … … … … 8,500