HC Deb 30 July 1958 vol 592 c139W
81. Mr. Lawson

asked the Minister of Labour what was the number of unemployed registering in Motherwell and Wishaw at the latest date and at the comparable date in 1957; and how many of present unemployed are from the steel industry.

Mr. Iain Macleod

2,709 at 14th July, 1958, compared with 1,155 al 15th July, 1957. The total of 2,709 at 14th July, 1958, included 649 persons whose last employment was in the iron and steel melting, rolling, etc., industry.

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