HC Deb 16 June 1959 vol 607 c34W
Miss Herbison

asked 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. Wood

The 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