HC Deb 09 December 1959 vol 615 c51W
96. Mr. Hunter

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the number of registered unemployed in the aircraft and radio industries at the latest convenient date, and the comparative figures for the same period in 1958.

Mr. Heath

The reply to the first part of the Question is given in the table below.

A change in the classification of these industries, as a result of the application of the revised Standard Industrial Classification to unemployment figures in June this year, makes accurate comparisons with previous years invalid; it is estimated, however, that unemployment in both industries has fallen since November, 1958.

The table below gives the information desired:

NUMBERS OF PERSONS IN THE UNDER-MENTIONED INDUSTRIES REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED IN GREAT BRITAIN AT 16TH NOVEMBER, 1959.
Radio and other electronic apparatus Aircraft manufacturing and repairing
16th November, 1959
Males 848 1,680
Females 1,054 450
Total 1,902 2,130