HC Deb 28 July 1952 vol 504 cc87-8W
Mr. de Freitas

asked the Minister of Labour what action he proposes to take on the representations he has received from the Lincolnshire and District Federation of the Union of Shop, Distributive and Allied Workers concerning his reference back of the agreed increases in minimum rates of the various Wages Council Orders.

Mr. Watkinson

I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given by my right hon. Friend to the right hon. Member for Blyth (Mr. Robens) on 21st July.

Mr. Boardman

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the number of persons unemployed in Manchester and the figure as a percentage of the total of insured persons.

Mr. Watkinson

Nine thousand four hundred and thirteen at 16th June, representing 1.8 per cent. of the estimated total number of employees in the area.