HC Deb 17 April 1929 vol 227 cc251-2W
Sir H. CROFT

asked the Minister of Labour what is the increase in the number of persons at work this week compared to the number at work on the date of the last General Election?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

It is estimated that the number of insured persons aged 16 to 64 years in employment in Great Britain has increased by approximately 591,000 between 27th October, 1924, and 25th March, 1929.

Sir H. CROFT

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons employed in the manufacture of motor cars and motor cycles in 1914 and 1928, respectively?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The estimated number of insured persons in Great Britain aged 16 to 64, classified as belonging to the industry group, "construction and repair of motor vehicles, cycles and aircraft," at July, 1928, was 232,560. Comparable statistics for 1914 are not available.

Sir H. CROFT

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons employed in the manufacture of gramophones and gramophone records in 1914 and 1928, respectively?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I regret that statistics giving the information desired are not available.

Sir H. CROFT

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons employed in the manufacture of motor tyres in 1926 and in 1929, or the latest available date?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

I regret that statistics giving the information desired are not available.