§ Mr. Lewisasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware that since April, 1952, to September, 1952, national average daily unemployment among dock workers has risen from 11,533 to 13,989, an average of 12,201 during this period, against 4,449 in April, 1951, to 3,513 in September, 1951, with an average of 4,635; what was the reason for this absolute increase of 7,566 from 1951 to 1952; and what action he proposes to take to bring about full employment among dock workers.
134Wthe latest date for which figures are available;
(3) the average percentage rates of unemployment in the employment exchange areas of Kirkcaldy, Leven, Dunfermline and Cowdenbeath, respectively, on the latest date for which figures are available; and the corresponding figures for November, 1951.
§ Sir W. MoncktonThe following table gives the information desired.
§ Sir W. MoncktonI would refer the hon. Member to my reply today to the hon. Members for Deptford (Sir L. Plummer) and West Ham, North (Mr. Lewis).