HC Deb 21 November 1960 vol 630 cc79-80W
Dr. A. Thompson

asked the Minister of Labour how many were registered as unemployed in the Cowdenbeath Employment Exchange area at the last count; and how this compares with the figures at the same time last year.

Mr. Hare

865 on 10th October compared with 994 on 12th October, 1959.

Dr. A. Thompson

asked the Minister of Labour what is the ratio of boys under 18 years of age registered as wholly unemployed in the Cowdenbeath Employment Exchange area at the latest convenient date to the number of unfilled notified vacancies.

Mr. P. Thomas

13 boys to three unfilled vacancies.