HC Deb 09 July 1924 vol 175 c2271W
Sir H. BRITTAIN

asked the Minister of Labour whether the figures for unemployment have increased during the last four weeks; and, if so, by what amount?

Mr. SHAW

There were increases of 24,600 and 25,126 in the weeks ending 9th June and 16th June, followed by a decrease of 38,859 in the week ending 23rd June, and a further decrease estimated at about 4,300 in the week ending 30th June.