HC Deb 08 February 1934 vol 285 cc1317-8W
Mr. SUMMERSBY

asked the Minister of Labour if he will consider the desirability of publishing the monthly unemployment statistics with comparative figures for the corresponding month in the previous year instead of for the pre- ceding month, as at present, in view of the fact that such a comparison would more correctly demonstrate the rise and fall of unemployment or employment proportionate to the corresponding period?

Sir H. BETTERTON

The practice is already as suggested by my hon. Friend.