§ 94. Mr. G. Thomasasked the Minister of Labour if he will give the number of unemployed persons in Cardiff at the latest convenient date; the number registered as disabled; the number over 50 years of age; and the number who have been unemployed for a year or longer.
§ Mr. IsaacsThe following Table gives the information desired, so far as it is available:
NUMBER OF UNEMPLOYED PERSONS ON THE REGISTERS OF EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES IN CARDIFF. 1. Total number at 11th September, 1950 2,794* 2. Number of registered disabled persons unemployed at 18th September, 1950 (including 46 severely disabled persons unlikely to obtain work other than under sheltered conditions) 465 3. Number who have been continuously on the registers for more than 12 months (included in item 1) 406 4. The latest date for which an age-analysis is available is 12th June. Number of unemployed persons over 50 years of age on the registers at 12th June 826 * This figure represents the number of unemployed persons who were suitable for ordinary employment. It excludes 46 registered severely disabled persons who are unlikely to obtain work other than under special conditions; these persons are included, with all other unemployed disabled persons, in item 2.