§ Mr. A. Edward Daviesasked the Minister of Labour how many men registered as unemployed in Stoke-on-Trent have been out of work for 12 months and six months respectively; and how many are disabled.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe following table gives the information desired:
NUMBERS OF MEN ON THE REGISTERS OF EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES IN STOKE-ON-TRENT AT 12TH JUNE, 1950, WHO HAD BEEN CONTINUOUSLY UNEMPLOYED FOR 6–12 MONTHS AND FOR MORE THAN 12 MONTHS. — 6–12 months More than 12 months Registered Disabled Person 81 73 Others 18 24 Total 99 97 The figures on the first line relate to registered disabled persons who are suitable for ordinary employment, i.e., they exclude severely disabled persons who are unlikely to obtain work other than under special conditions.