HC Deb 01 April 1947 vol 435 cc288-9W
Captain Hewitson

asked the Minister of Labour the number of workpeople employed in the paint manufacturing industry, in each of the following development areas, Scotland, North-east Coast and South Wales, at or on December, 1945, June, 1946, and December, 1946, respectively.

Mr. Isaacs

Estimates of the numbers of insured persons employed in development areas are only available for each mid-year. The estimated numbers employed in the paint, varnish, etc., manufacturing industry in the areas in question at June, 1945, and June, 1946, were as follow:

Date. Development Area.
Scotland. Durham and Tyneside. South Wales.
June, 1945 1,185 1,880 95
June, 1946 1,440 2,275 115