HC Deb 30 January 1930 vol 234 cc1199-200W
Sir R. GOWER

asked the Minister of Labour how many insured persons aged 16 to 64, inclusive, classified as belonging to the cement, lime and whiting manufacture, were recorded as unem- ployed in Great Britain on 31st May, 1929 and 31st December, 1929, respectively?

Miss BONDFIELD

The number of insured persons, aged 16 to 64, classified as belonging to cement, lime and whiting manufacture recorded as unemployed in Great Britain at 27th May, 1929, was 1,143, as compared with 2,071 at 16th December, 1929.