HC Deb 07 May 1928 vol 217 c35W
Mr. KELLY

asked 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. BETTERTON

This 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.