HC Deb 23 January 1963 vol 670 cc74-5W
56. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour whether he will make a statement about the extent of unemployment of school leavers in Sunderland.

Mr. Hare

On 14th January, 296 of the 739 Christmas leavers, and 41 of the 2,469 Summer and Easter leavers were still registered at the Sunderland County Borough Youth Employment Office. The Youth Employment Service is doing all it can to help them find suitable employment.

57. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour how many persons on the disabled register in Sunderland are unemployed; and what percentage this is of the persons on the register.

Mr. Hare

On 14th January 467 registered disabled persons were unemployed, representing 16.3 per cent. of all persons registered as disabled.