HC Deb 27 March 1946 vol 421 c48W
133. Captain Peart

asked the Minister of Labour the total number of unemployed, both male and female, to date, in the development area of West Cumber land.

Mr. Isaacs:

At 11th February, 1946, the latest date for which figures are available, the number of unemployed insured persons suitable for ordinary employment, on the registers of employment exchanges in the West Cumberland Development Area were 1,770 males and 856 females.