Cardiff and Barry Docks

HC Deb 18 April 1956 vol 551 cc87-8W

104. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Labour the average number of men at the Cardiff and Barry docks, respectively, who have proved attendance during each day in the past six weeks but who have not been given employment.

Mr. Carr

In the six-week period ending 7th April, 1956, the average daily numbers of dock workers who have proved attendance as surplus to requirements were 233 at Cardiff and 153 at Barry, representing 26.5 per cent. and 45.9 per cent., respectively, of the labour force.

105. Mr. G. Thomas

asked the Minister of Labour the number of men in Cardiff and Barry docks, respectively, who proved attendance during the period 1st March to 26th March, inclusive, but who were not granted employment.

Mr. Carr

During the period 1st to 26th March, inclusive, the average daily numbers of dock workers who have proved attendance as surplus to requirements were 239 at Cardiff and 152 at Barry, representing 27.2 per cent. and 45.6 per cent., respectively, of the labour force.