§ Mr. Cooper-Keyasked the Minister of Labour the unemployment figures for Hastings now, and at similar dates in 1949, 1950, 1951 and 1952, in men, women and in trades.
§ Mr. WatkinsonThe following table gives the information desired:
§ Sir A. SalterThe importance of securing reasonably stable prices for sterling area raw materials is recognised, and it remains our policy to explore fully the practicable possibilities of inter-governmental action through the established international channels for particular commodities which are subject to a marked instability of prices. We are keeping in close contact with the United States Administration on these matters.