HC Deb 18 March 1959 vol 602 c41W
97. Mr. Hunter

asked 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 Macleod

The 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