HC Deb 27 May 1937 vol 324 c449W
Mr. Davidson

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will state the total increase or decrease of registered unemployed in Scotland for the years ended March, 1931, and March, 1937, respectively?

Mr. E. Brown

Between 24th March, 1930, and 23rd March, 1931, the total number of unemployed persons on the registers of Employment Exchanges in Scotland increased by 130,057 (from 218,251 to 348,308). Between 23rd March, 1936, and 15th March, 1937, there was a decrease of 31,036 (from 300,387 to 269,351).