HC Deb 25 June 1958 vol 590 c22W
49. Sir L. Ropner

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons registered as unemployed in the West Riding of Yorkshire at the latest convenient date in May, 1958; and what was the number in May, 1955, May, 1956, and May, 1957.

Mr. Iain Macleod

Following is the reply:

NUMBER OF PERSONS REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED IN THE WEST RIDING OF YORKSHIRE AT 16TH MAY, 1955, 14TH MAY, 1956, AND 13TH MAY, 1957, AND 12TH MAY, 1958
Date Wholly unemployed Temporarily stopped Total
16th May, 1955 … 7,917 2,004 9,921
14th May, 1956 … 7,749 1,645 9,394
13th May, 1957 … 11,248 1,016 12,264
12th May, 1958 … 19,738 9,380 29,118