§ Mr. KELLYasked the Minister of Labour the number of men and women engaged in the asbestos industry in Great Britain in April, 1926, 1927 and 1928, respectively?
§ Mr. BETTERTONThis industry is not separately distinguished in the
Tobacco Industry, Great Britain. Date. Estimated Number of Insured Persons. Insured Persons Recorded as Unemployed. Men. Boys. Women. Girls. Total. Men. Boys Women. Girls. Total. 1st July, 1926 … 13,360 750 23,600 4,270 41,980 — — — — — 26th April, 1926 … — — — — — 479 4 1,360 67 1,910 1st July, 1927 … 12,980 810 22,440 5,020 41,250 — — — — — 25th April, 1927 … — — — — — 468 10 1,618 85 2,181 1st July, 1927* … 12,410 810 22,440 5,020 40,680 — — — — — 26th March, 1928* … — — — — — 482 12 1,535 73 2,102 * Ages 16 to 64 inclusive.