§ Commander Purseyasked the Minister of Labour the number of unemployed in Hull, in January, 1952, and January, 1959, respectively; the causes of the 187W recent increase; and what steps the Government intend to take forthwith to reduce unemployment in the city.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodAt 12th January, 1959, there were 6,602 persons on the registers of the Employment Exchanges and the Youth Employment Office in Hull and Hessle, compared with 4,067 at 14th January, 1952. The main causes of the increase were the decline in world trade and a reduced demand for goods and services at home, aggravated by an increase between December and January in the numbers unemployed from building and contracting largely due to severe weather in January. The Government are taking all possible measures to stimulate trade, and have included Hull and the neighbouring areas amongst those eligible for Government assistance to suitable projects likely to reduce the level of unemployment.
§ Commander Purseyasked the Minister of Labour the number of disabled men and women who are unemployed in Hull; how many could be entered by the Remploy factory for training and rehabilitation; and what steps are being taken to increase the number being trained and rehabilitated.
§ Mr. WoodOn 16th February, 1959, 786 registered disabled persons were unemployed in Hull. Of these, 46 were classified as needing employment under sheltered conditions in a Remploy factory or elsewhere. It is not the main purpose of Remploy to provide training or rehabilitation. These services are available at Government training centres, industrial rehabilitation units and other establishments, and my disablement resettle-
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NUMBERS OF UNEMPLOYED PERSONS ON THE REGISTERS OF DARTFORD EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OFFICE, TOGETHER WITH THE NUMBERS OF NOTIFIED VACANCIES REMAINING UNFILLED AT THOSE OFFICES — Number registered as unemployed Notified vacancies remaining unfilled — Number registered as unemployed Notified vacancies remaining unfilled September, 1957 … 165 336 September, 1958 … 335 150 October, 1957 … 169 361 October, 1958 … 329 192 November, 1957 … 214 322 November, 1958 … 359 154 December, 1957 … 261 288 December, 1958 … 368 111 January, 1958 … 288 222 January, 1959 … 479 131 February, 1958 314 221 February, 1959 … 455 120 ment officers recommend any disabled person who is thought likely to benefit from them.
§ Commander Purseyasked the Minister of Labour the number of unemployed men in Hull who have been out of work for over 12 months, six months, and three months, respectively.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodA detailed analysis according to duration of unemployment is only available quarterly, the latest available figures being for 8th December, 1958.
The following Table gives the information desired.
NUMBERS OF WHOLLY UNEMPLOYED MEN AGED 18 AND OVER ON THE REGISTERS OF THE HULL AND HESSLE EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AT 8TH DECEMBER, 1958 Duration of unemployment in weeks Number Over 52 … 503 Over 26 and up to 52 … 625 Over 13 and up to 26 … 653 Up to 13 weeks … 2,879 Total, wholly unemployed … 4,660