HC Deb 24 June 1958 vol 590 c18W
Mr. Boardman

asked the Minister of Labour how many textile workers in the Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley area are now employed on short time.

Mr. Iain Macleod

According to returns made by employers, 1,700 cotton spinners in this area were on short time in the week ended 24th May, the latest date for which statistics are available.

Mr. Boardman

asked the Minister of Labour, how many men and women, respectively, are now totally unemployed in the Leigh, Atherton and Tyldesley area; and what proportion of these are textile workers.

Mr. Iain Macleod

The following table gives the information desired:

NUMBERS OF WHOLLY UNEMPLOYED PERSONS ON THE REGISTERS OF THE ATHERTON AND TYLDESLEY AND LEIGH EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AT 12TH MAY, 1958*
Employment Exchange Men Women Total
Atherton and Tyldesley:
(a) All Industries 114 71 185
(b) Textile Industries 29 55 84
Leigh:
(a) All Industries 167 135 302
(b) Textile Industries 27 79 106
* Figures for June are not yet available.