§ Miss Herbisonasked the Minister of Labour what was the number of insured workers in the area covered by the Shotts Employment Exchange for each year from 1947 to the present time.
§ Mr. WoodThe following table gives gives the information desired for the period 1952 to 1958. Comparable figures are not available for any year before 1952.
ESTIMATED NUMBERS OF EMPLOYEES IN THE AREA OF THE SHOTTS EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE — Males Females Total 1952 … 7,150 1,710 8,860 1953 … 7,250 1,810 9,060 1954 … 6,630 1,690 8,320 1955 … 6,280 1,660 7,940 1956 … 6,630 1,650 8,280 1957 … 6,310 1,470 7,780 1958 … 6,120 1,390 7,510