§ Mr. Shurmerasked the Minister of Labour how many boys and girls who left school at Christmas in Birmingham are still unemployed; how many registered disabled persons in that city are unemployed; how these figures compare with those of 12 months ago; and what steps he will take to assist both these young persons and the disabled.
§ Mr. WoodForty-two boys and 18 girls in Birmingham who left school at Christmas were unemployed on 9th February. Corresponding figures for last year are not available. On 16th February, 1,177 registered disabled persons were unemployed compared with 722 at 17th February, 1958. Youth employment and disablement resettlement officers will continue to do their best to find suitable work for these unemployed.