HC Deb 22 March 1961 vol 637 c49W
81. Mr. Hoy

asked the Minister of Labour what action he intends taking to provide industrial training for the increased numbers of school leavers in Scotland in the next two years as a result of the conference he attended in Glasgow last week.

Mr. Hare

Government policy has been successful in improving employment prospects in Scotland. I made clear at the conference last week that Scottish industry should now expand industrial training substantially. My Department

NUMBER OF PERSONS REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED AT THE EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AT ASHINGTON AND MORPETH
Ashington Employment Exchange Morpeth Employment Exchange
Men Women Boys Girls Total Men Women Boys Girls Total
14th March, 1960 233 206 32 37 508 135 50 10 10 205
13th March, 1961 149 74 28 22 273 93 38 8 14 153

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