HC Deb 24 April 1929 vol 227 cc884-5W
Mr. WHEATLEY

asked the Minister of Labour the average daily signings at the Parkhead Exchange, Glasgow; the number of young persons and adults; and how this compares with other Exchanges in the city?

Sir A. STEEL-MAITLAND

The following statement gives the average daily number of signings for proof of unemployment taken at each Exchange in the Glasgow area in the week ending 15th April, 1929.

Exchange. Adults. Juveniles. Total.
Parkhead 1,386 31 1,417
Bridgeton 2,798 67 2,865
Finnieston 1,246 5 1,251
Glasgow (Central). 1,991 25 2,016
Glasgow (South Side). 2,478 56 2,534
Govan 1,762 18 1,780
Kinning Park 1,288 2 1,290
Kirkintilloch 304 13 317
Maryhill 1,397 17 1,414
Partick 1,396 15 1,411
Rutherglen 407 21 428
Springburn 1,496 27 1,523
Total—Glasgow Area. 17,949 297 18,246