HC Deb 02 May 1940 vol 360 c919W
Sir R. Gower

asked the Minister of Labour whether, for general public guidance and information, he will take any town of approximately50,000 inhabitants and analyse the recorded list of unemployed, showing the ages, type of normal employment, when last employed, and what form of work is now sought?

Mr. E. Brown

In view of the wide industrial differences between one town and another, I do not think an analysis of the unemployment position in any one town would be of value for the purpose suggested by my hon. Friend.

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