HC Deb 20 July 1967 vol 750 cc330-2W
Mr. Bryant Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Labour, how many males and females were registered as unem- ployed at the Bexhill, Hailsham and Rye employment exchanges on 13th July and how many of them were over 55 years of age, under 18 years of age, and school leavers, respectively.

NUMBERS WHOLLY UNEMPLOYED ON THE REGISTERS OF THE BEXHILL, HAILSHAM AND RYE EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AT 10TH JULY, 1967
Aged 18 to 54 Men Aged 55 and over Total Aged 18 to 54 Women Aged 55 and over Total
Bexhill … … 68 202 270 13 4 17
Hailsham … … 49 110 159 12 6 18
Rye … … 32 48 80 1 1 2

In addition, there were 8 boys under 18 years of age registered at the Bexhill Youth Employment Office, which also covers the Rye, Hailsham and Battle areas. There were no school leavers registered for first employment.

NUMBERS OF ALL PERSONS, AND OF MEN, REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED IN WALES AND PERCENTAGE RATES OF UNEMPLOYMENT
Total registered unemployed Men aged 18 and over registered as unemployed
Number Percentage rate Number Percentage rate*
13th June, 1955 … … 14,942 1.6 9,093 1.4
11th June, 1956 … … 17,800 1.9 11,976 1.8
17th June, 1957 … … 20,426 2.1 13,217 2.0
16th June, 1958 … … 34,944 3.7 24,450 3.7
15th June, 1959 … … 32,367 3.4 21,931 3.4
13th June, 1960 … … 21,653 2.2 14,253 2.2
12th June, 1961 … … 20,023 2.1 13,922 2.1
18th June, 1962 … … 25,402 2.6 17,671 2.7
10th June, 1963 … … 29,011 2.9 19,828 3.1
15th June, 1964 … … 20,298 2.0 13,940 2.1
14th June, 1965 … … 21,501 2.1 15,197 2.3
13th June, 1966 … … 21,701 2.2 15,776 2.4
12th June, 1967 … … 36,159 3.6 26,604 4.1
* The percentage rates relate to all males and are not available for men alone.

Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that during the coming autnmn the unemployment figure is expected to rise above 750,000; and what action he has taken, or intends to take, to ensure full employment being available for all of those persons who are willing, able and available for work.

Mr. Hattersley

There are various views about the level of unemployment in the coming autumn. The full range of facilities provided by my Department will be available to all who need them.

Mr. Hattersley

The following table gives, by age groups, the numbers registered as wholly unemployed on 10th July, 1967, the latest date for which information is available.

Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Minister of Labour, what was the number of men and persons, respectively, unemployed in Wales in June each year from 1955 to 1967, and the percentages they formed of the whole.

Mr. Hattersley

Following is the information: