HC Deb 05 December 1960 vol 631 c116W
76. Mr. Moody

asked the Minister of Labour what steps he is taking to relieve the growing volume of unemployment in the furnishing industry; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. P. Thomas

The number of workers last employed in the furniture and upholstery industries who were registered at local offices of my Department as unemployed on 14th November was 1,865, or 1.8 per cent. of the number of employees. The total was 222 less than on 10th October. These figures reveal no ground for any special measures.

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