HC Deb 12 May 1932 vol 265 cc2095-6W
Mr. LAWSON

asked the Minister of Labour the increase or decrease of the total number of persons employed as compared with last month; and the like increase or decrease for each of the Ministry's divisions in the country?

Sir H. BETTERTON

Between 21st March and 25th April, 1932, the estimated number of insured persons in em- ployment in Great Britain showed a decrease of 65,000. Corresponding figures are not available for particular areas within Great Britain.