HC Deb 01 August 1922 vol 157 c1276W
Mr. THOMSON

asked the Minister of Labour the number of bricklayers, carpenters, joiners, painters, plumber slaters and masons, respectively, according to the latest Returns?

Dr. MACNAMARA

The following table shows by occupation the number of insured persons in the building trades of Great Britain:

Estimated Number of Insured Persons.
Bricklayers 62,230
Carpenters and joiners 133,090
Masons 23,720
Slaters 5,430
Plasterers 17,270
Painters 115,780
Plumbers 35,870
All other occupations (mainly labourers) 366,970
Total 760,360