HC Deb 10 October 1940 vol 365 c483W
Mr. Boyce

asked the Minister of Labour whether, in view of the misleading nature of the unemployment returns which erroneously suggest that there are at present some 800,000 employable workers out of work in this country, he will consider discontinuing the publication of such returns for the duration of the war?

Mr. Assheton

These returns give the number of persons registered as unemployed on the day of the count. My right hon. Friend is considering whether any further changes should be made in the presentation of these figures to prevent misunderstanding.