HC Deb 11 July 1950 vol 477 cc85-6W
Mr. Llewellyn

asked the Minister of Labour how many men registered as unemployed in Wales, Glamorgan and Cardiff respectively, have been out of work for 12 months and six months respectively; and how many are disabled or suffering from industrial diseases.

Mr. Isaacs

The following table gives the information desired:

NUMBERS OF MEN ON THE REGISTERS OF EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES IN THE UNDERMENTIONED AREAS AT 12TH JUNE, 1950, WHO HAD BEEN CONTINUOUSLY UNEMPLOYED FOR 6–12 MONTHS AND FOR MORE THAN 12 MONTHS.
Wales Glamorgan Cardiff
Registered Disabled Persons:
6–12 months 1,564 848 69
more than 12 months 4,839 2,996 166
Others:
6–12 months 1,495 790 203
more than 12 months 2,082 1,347 207
Total:
6–12 months 3,059 1,638 272
more than 12 months 6,921 4,343 373
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.