HC Deb 31 January 1961 vol 633 cc114-5W
Mr. Godman Irvine

asked the Minister of Labour how many males and females were registered as unemployed at the Bexhill, Hailsham and Rye employment exchanges on 15th December; and how many of them were over 55 years of age,

NUMBERS OF UNEMPLOYED PERSONS ON THE REGISTERS OF THE BEXHILL HAILSHAM AND RYE EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AT 12TH DECEMBER, 1960
Men Women
Aged 18 to 54 Aged 55 and over Total Aged 18 to 54 Aged 55 and over Total
Bexhill 62 149 211 34 6 40
Hailsham 22 39 61 6 4 10
Rye 30 30 60 6 4 10
Total 114 218 332 46 14 60

In addition to the above there were 10 boys and 4 girls under 18 years of age registered as unemployed at the Bexhill Youth Employment Office, which also covers the Rye, Hailsham and Battle areas; all of these had been employed at some stage since leaving school.