HC Deb 22 July 1952 vol 504 cc17-8W
75. Mr. Lewis

asked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the need for an extension in the West Ham Workshops for the Blind; what were his reasons for refusing to grant the application made for

with the number unemployed 12 months ago.

Mr. Watkinson

The increase in unemployment in Sunderland was spread over a variety of industries, mainly those concerned with consumer goods. The staple industries, shipbuilding, ship-repairing and marine and general engineering, were little affected.