§ 70. Mr. Hector Hughesasked the Minister of Labour if he is aware of the increase in unemployment during December and January in the building and other trades in the City of Aberdeen; and what steps he is taking to remedy this state of affairs.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThere was a considerable increase in the number of workers registered as unemployed at the Aberdeen Employment Exchange between 8th December and 12th January. This increase was due to severe weather and other seasonal causes. My local32W offices are making every effort to find suitable alternative work for those registered with them.