HC Deb 18 May 1960 vol 623 c117W
60. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour the number of persons unemployed in Sunderland on the latest available date, and the figures for the corresponding dates in 1959, 1958 and 1957.

Mr. P. Thomas

Five thousand two hundred-and thirty-five at 11th April, 1960, compared with 4,805 at 13th April, 1959, 3,161 at 14th April, 1958, and 2,580 at 15th April, 1957.