HC Deb 12 December 1950 vol 482 cc147-8W
Mr. G. Darling

asked the Minister of Labour how many workers were registered as unemployed in Sheffield on the last available date; how many vacancies were notified to the Sheffield employment exchanges on the same date; and what were the comparable figures a year ago.

Mr. Isaacs

The following table gives the information desired:

EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES IN SHEFFIELD: NUMBERS UNEMPLOYED AND UNFILLED VACANCIES
— Unemployed persons on the registers Vacancies notified to the Employment Exchanges and remaining unfilled
Date Number Date Number
Nov., 1950 13th 1,432 22nd 3,381
Nov., 1949 14th 1,339 23rd 3,444

Mr. G. Darling

asked the Minister of Labour how many building trade workers are out of work in Sheffield; and the average duration of their unemployment.

Mr. Isaacs

One hundred and seventeen (including labourers and other ancillary workers) at 13th November. Information about duration of unemployment is not available in respect of individual industries.