HC Deb 08 March 1932 vol 262 c1646W
Mr. PERKINS

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons unemployed in the carpet industry on 1st February, 1932, and 1st February, 1931?

Mr. HUDSON

At 25th January, 1932, there were 3,046 insured persons in the carpet industry classification recorded as unemployed in Great Britain. The corresponding figure at 26th January, 1931, was 7,310.