HC Deb 03 June 1938 vol 336 cc2433-4W
Mr. Riley

asked the Minister of Labour whether he can state the number of registered unemployed in Bradford, Huddersfield, Halifax, Batley, Morley, and Dewsbury, respectively, in March, 1937, and April, 1938?

Mr. E. Brawn

The following table shows the numbers of unemployed persons on the registers of the undermentioned Employment Exchanges at 15th March, 1937, and 4th April, 1938.

Employment Exchange. 15th March, 1937. 4th April, I938.
Bradford 10,821 18,602
Huddersfield 2,960 6,560
Halifax 2,780 4,898
Batley 1,726 3,571
Morley 1,513 3,557
Dewsbury 2,337 4,211