HC Deb 24 June 1926 vol 197 cc569-70W
Mr. SHEPHERD

asked the Financial Secretary to the Treasury the number of trades unions, friendly societies, and other organisations registered under the Friendly Societies Act, showing the number of members and the accumulated funds, respectively?

Mr. McNEILL

At the latest date at present available, the number of registered trade unions was 578, with 4,501,015 members and £11,581,287 funds. The number of friendly societies and other organisations registered under the Friendly Societies Act was 25,527 with 22,679,716 members and £115,231,363 funds.