§ Mr. D. Jonesasked the Minister of Labour whether he will give at the last convenient date the number of building trade workers employed in the Hartle-pools exchange area, showing each grade of workers separately.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe following table gives the informtaion desired for July, 1948, the latest date for which figures are available:
Approximate numbers of men and boys in employment* in the building industry in the area of the Hartlepool and West Hartlepool employment exchanges at July, 1948. Carpenter, Joiner 260 Bricklayer 320 Slater, Tiler (Roof) 30 Plasterer 60 Painter, Decorator, Paperhanger 260 Plumber, Gas Fitter, etc. 160 All other occupations (mainly labourers) 880 Total 1,970 *Based on the numbers of national insurance cards issued to employees at the employment exchanges in question.