§ Mr. Dempseyasked the Minister of Labour how many building trade craftsmen were registering at Lanarkshire employment exchanges at the latest convenient date; and what was the nature of the crafts involved.
§ Mr. HareThe following table gives the information required:
Lanarkshire, excluding the City of Glasgow Men aged 18 years and over, wholly unemployed, 15th October, 1962 Carpenter and Joiner 26 Bricklayer 12 Mason, Stonecarver 2 Slater, Tiler, Thatcher, Roofing felt fixer 3 Plasterer 4 Floor and Wall tiler, layer, etc. 3 House and Ship painter, Paperhanger 19 Plumber, Gas fitter, etc. 14 Other craftsmen in the construction industry 96 179