§ Mr. Adam Butlerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what have been the numbers employed in the United Kingdom footwear industry nationally and in Leicestershire in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. John FraserThe information is as follows:
United Kingdom Great Britain Leicestershire 1971 … 93,300 91,100 13,200 1972 … 89,900 87,800 12,800 1973 … 87,500 85,400 12.500
§ Mr. Adam Butlerasked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the official figures for those unemployed and on short-time working in the United Kingdom footwear industry, both nationally and in Leicestershire; and what are his estimates of the numbers on short time but who due to the operation of the guaranteed week are not registered as such, in the same areas.
§ Mr. John FraserI regret that the information could not be obtained in the 637W time available, but I will write to the hon. Member shortly.