Stoke-on-Trent and Burnley (Hansard, 9 May 1962)

HC Deb 09 May 1962 vol 659 cc53-5W 53W

§ Mr. Ellis Smith
asked [the Minister of Labour if he will set out in tabular form the average number of people unemployed and the number on short-time 54W during 1961 in an area of approximately eight miles radius of Stoke-on-Trent and eight miles radius of Burnley, respectively; and if he will give the same figures at the latest convenient date.
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§ Mr. Green
The following is the information required.

— Number of Persons registered as wholly unemployed Estimated Number^* on short-time

Average 1961 At 9th April, 1962 Average 1961 Week-ended 5th May, 1962

Areas within eight miles radius of:—

Stoke-on-Trent … … 2,805 2,935 400 1,200

Burnley … … … 1,290 2,534 1,200 3,800

^* These estimates are based on reports received by Employment Exchanges and are not necessarily comprehensive.

—	Number of Persons registered as wholly unemployed	Estimated Number^* on short-time
Average 1961	At 9th April, 1962	Average 1961	Week-ended 5th May, 1962
Areas within eight miles radius of:—
Stoke-on-Trent	…	…	2,805	2,935	400	1,200
Burnley	…	…	…	1,290	2,534	1,200	3,800
^* These estimates are based on reports received by Employment Exchanges and are not necessarily comprehensive.