HC Deb 30 July 1964 vol 699 cc422-3W
Mrs. Hart

asked the Minister of Labour how many unfilled vacancies there were for men and women, respectively, in the areas of Lesmahagow, Lanark and Carluke employment exchanges in mid-1959, mid-1960, mid-1961, mid-1962, mid-1963, and at present.

Mr. Godber

The following table shows the latest available figures:

VACANCIES OUTSTANDING FOR ADULT PERSONS AT 8TH JULY, 1964
Employment Exchange Men Women
Lesmahagow 1 2
Lanark 20 19
Carluke 4 10

Figures showing the numbers of vacancies unfilled at the mid-year in 1959, 1960, 1961, 1962 and 1963 were included in the Answer I gave the hon. Lady on 27th July.

Mrs. Hart

asked the Minister of Labour how many men in the areas of the Lesmahagow, Lanark and Carluke employment exchanges, respectively, were registered as employed and unemployed in mid-1959 and in each year since then.

Mr. Godber

The estimated figures of employees in employment were given in my answer to the hon. Member on 27th July.

The following table gives the numbers unemployed:

NUMBER OF MEN UNEMPLOYED
Date Employment Exchange
Lesmahagow Lanark Carluke
June, 1959 104 189 68
June, 1960 107 142 64
June, 1961 60 113 26
June, 1962 114 154 54
June, 1963 126 178 92
June, 1964 132 195 41