§ 83. Mr. Alportasked the Minister of Labour what increases in the unemployment figures have taken place in North-East Essex since 31st December, 1951; what industries are affected; and how many vacancies for employment remain unfilled.
§ Sir W. MoncktonBetween 10th December, 1951, and 17th March, 1952, the numbers on the registers of the employment exchanges in North-East Essex* increased by 292. The principal industries affected were:
December, 1951 March, 1952 Rayon, nylon, etc. weaving and silk Nil 31 Tailoring 22 116 Agriculture and horticulture 42 62 Distributive trades 73 99 Civil engineering contracting 10 32 At 12th March there were 795 vacancies notified to these employment exchanges and remaining unfilled.
* North-East Essex includes Clacton, Colchester, Manningtree, Harwich, Brightlingsea, Walton-on-Naze.