HC Deb 27 March 1952 vol 498 c72W
92. Mr. William Paling

asked the Minister of Labour how many men and women were unemployed in the heavy woollen area of Yorkshire on 1st December, 1951; and how many on the latest available date.

Sir W. Monckton

Three hundred and fifty-seven males and 291 females at 10th December, and 516 males and 666 females at 11th February. These figures relate to the Dewsbury, Ossett, Mirfield and Batley employment exchanges.