HC Deb 06 November 1947 vol 443 cc231-2W
Colonel J. R. H. Hutchison

asked the Minister of Labour how many of the 95 temporary postmen dismissed in Glasgow in June, 1947, have now been successful in securing employment through his Department.

Mr. Isaacs

Of the 95 temporary postmen referred to, only 75 registered for employment. Sixteen have been placed in jobs by my Department and in addition 17 have ceased to register.

employed in private industry, the Royal Dockyards, the distributive trades and other principal occupations; and if he will give similar particulars in respect of those unemployed.

Mr. Isaacs

The numbers of insured persons in employment and unemployed in the principal industries were as follow:—