HC Deb 09 March 1931 vol 249 c817W
Mr. WHITE

asked the Minister of Labour the number of casual labourers

Date. Estimated number of insured persons at preceding July. Insured Persons Unemployed.
Number. Per cent of number insured.
Aged 16 and over—
25th January, 1926 745,450 107,411 14.4
24th January, 1927 789,560 116,607 14.8
Aged 16–64—
23rd January, 1928 793,610 137,401 17.3
21st January, 1929 802,200 159,219 19.8
27th January, 1930 810,620 149,403 18.4
26th January, 1931 815,900 220,360 27.0
Separate figures for casual, skilled and semi-skilled workers are not available.