HC Deb 14 July 1964 vol 698 cc216-7W
Mr. Wingfield Digby

asked the Minister of Labour how many industrial workers were entitled to holidays with pay in 1950 and 1963, respectively; and what was the average length of entitlement in each case.

Mr. Godber

In 1950 about 13 million manual workers were entitled to holidays with pay. Of these about 58 per cent. were entitled to one week, 34 per cent. to 2 weeks and 8 per cent. to periods of intermediate duration, together in each case with the usual public holidays or days in lieu. In 1963 nearly 14 millions were entitled to holidays with pay. About 96 per cent. were entitled to a basic 2 weeks and about 4 per cent. to more than 2 weeks, again with the addition of public holidays. About 15 per cent. of those entitled to a basic 2 weeks are in industries

NUMBER OF MEN AND WOMEN IN RECEIPT OF UNEMPLOYMENT BENEFIT CALCULATED ON A SAMPLE RETURN RENDERED ON 4TH NOVEMBER, 1963
Between the Ages of Aged
60–65 years 55–60 years 50–55 years 45–50 years 40–45 years 25–10 years 19 years 18 years 17 years 16 years
Males 32,800 17,660 15,940 14,100 17,000 54,420 3,500 4,020 2,560 1,880
Females 440 6,020 5,380 3,740 2,900 13,460 3,240 3,020 2,520 1,380
I will publish the figures for May, 1964, in the OFFICIAL REPORT as soon as they become available.

Sir W. Robson Brown

asked the Minister of Labour what was the total number of physically handicapped and mentally afflicted persons in receipt of unemployment benefit at the latest available date.

Mr. Whitelaw

On 15th June, 1964, there were 50,473 registered disabled persons registered as unemployed at employment exchanges in Great Britain. Information about the number in receipt of unemployment benefit is not available.

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