§ Mr. KELLYasked the Minister of Labour (1) the number of men and women employed in gas undertakings in Great Britain in March, 1927 and 1928, respectively;
(2) the number of people employed in waterworks undertakings in Great Britain in March, 1927 and 1928;
(3) the number of men and women employed in electricity supply undertakings in Great Britain in March, 1927 and 1928?
§ Mr. BETTERTONSeparate statistics in respect of each of these three classes
Gas, Water and Electricity Supply Industries, Great Britain. Date. Estimated numbers insure Insured persons recorded as unemployed. Men. Boys. Women. Girls. Total. Men. Boys. Women. Girls. Total. 1st July, 1927* 158,350 4,280 5,380 520 168,530 — — — — — 21st March, 1927* — — — — — 9,451 43 111 6 9,611 1st July 1927† 150,490 4,280 5,310 520 160,600 — — — — — 26th March, 1928† — — — — — 9,017 47 120 10 9,194 * Aged 16 and over. †Aged 16 to 64 inclusive.