HC Deb 12 June 1956 vol 554 c15W
Mr. Skeffington

asked the Minister of Labour how many of the men and women registered at the Hayes Employment Exchange have been without work for more than 14 days; how many for 30 days; and how many for a longer period.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The following table gives the full analysis that is available for 14th May, 1956:

NUMBERS OF PERSONS REGISTERED AS WHOLLY UNEMPLOYED AT THE HAYES EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OFFICE AT 14TH MAY, 1956.
Duration of Unemployment Males Females Total
2 weeks or less 33 16 49
Over 2 weeks and up to 8 weeks 19 8 27
Over 8 weeks 17 5 22
Total 69 29 98
In addition, 36 men were registered as temporarily stopped at 14th May.