§ 97. Mr. Hunterasked the Minister of Labour what was the number of unemployed registered in the radio and aircraft industry in February; and what were the comparative figures for 12 months previously.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThe table below gives the information desired.
NUMBER OF PERSONS IN THE UNDERMENTIONED INDUSTRIES REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED IN GREAT BRITAIN AT 17TH FEBRUARY, 1958 AND 9TH FEBRUARY, 1959 — Wireless apparatus and gramophones Wireless valves and electric lamps Manufacture and repair of aircraft 17th February 1958 Males 1,199 153 1,399 Females 1,947 270 396 Total 3,146 423 1,795 19th February 1959 Males 1,006 261 2,041 Females 1,317 339 421 Total 2,323 600 2,462