§ 87. Mr. Sorensenasked the Minister of Labour if the increased unemployment in the Leyton employment exchange area is characteristic of all London and Greater London localities; what are the main causes of such unemployment other than the estimated 50 per cent. due to severe weather conditions; and if he is 54W satisfied that persons unemployed owing to the permanent decline in their customary trade or who are semi-skilled are fully aware of facilities for retraining.
§ Mr. HareThe increase in unemployment in the Leyton area over the past twelve months has been somewhat higher than the increase in the Greater London area. Apart from construction the main increase has been in the furniture and upholstery industry. The local officers of my Department are responsible for bringing the training facilities to the notice of suitable unemployed persons and I am satisfied that this is done.