HC Deb 04 June 1946 vol 423 cc280-1W
34. Mr. Scott-Elliot

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of registered unemployed in the development areas at the last count; and what percentage this figure was of the total population of these areas.

Mr. Ness Edwards

171,839 or 7.6 per cent, of the estimated insured population at July, 1945.