HC Deb 30 July 1962 vol 664 cc9-10W
68. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will publish the latest available figures of those in employment in Fraserburgh and Peter-head, distinguishing between men and women.

Mr. Hare

It is estimated that in mid-1961 there were 5,100 men and boys and 2,600 women and girls in employment in Fraserburgh and 5,400 men and boys and 2,800 women and girls in Peterhead. Separate figures for men and women are not available.

69. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will publish figures of those unemployed in Fraserburgh and Peterhead, specifying the total number of men and the total number of women.

Mr. Hare

On 16th July, 233 men, 13 boys, 85 women and 7 girls were registered as unemployed at Fraserburgh and 286 men, 13 boys, 177 women and 2 girls at Peterhead.