HC Deb 01 August 1958 vol 592 c228W
Mr. Body

asked the Minister of Labour what is the number of people registered as unemployed in Brentwood; and what increase there has been in the last 12 months.

Mr. Iain Macleod

At 14th July, 1958, there were 226 persons aged 18 years and over registered as unemployed at the Brentwood Employment Exchange, representing about 1.2 per cent. of the estimated number of employees in the area. The total had increased by 125 compared with 15th July, 1957.