HC Deb 13 March 1930 vol 236 c1521W
Lieut.-Colonel HENEAGE

asked the Minister of Labour what is the total unemployment in rural areas at the present time?

Miss BONDFIELD

I regret that for the reasons given in my reply to the hon. Member for Cathcart (Mr. Train) on 27th February, statistics of the total amount of unemployment in rural areas are not available.