HC Deb 28 January 1963 vol 670 c125W
39. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour what was the number of persons unemployed in Sunderland on the latest available date; and what was the corresponding figure for the previous year.

Mr. Whitelaw

8,500 persons were unemployed in the Sunderland area on 14th January, 1963, compared with 4,388 on 15th January, 1962.

40. Mr. Willey

asked the Minister of Labour how many men in the building trades are at present unemployed in Sunderland.

Mr. Whitelaw

At 14th January, 1963, 2,331 men whose last employment was in the construction industry were registered as unemployed in the Sunderland area.