HC Deb 19 March 1963 vol 674 cc50-1W
Mr. W. Wells

asked the Minister of Labour how many persons in Walsall were registered as totally unemployed at the end of February, 1963; and what were the comparable figures for the end of February, 1962, and 1953, respectively.

Mr. Hare

One thousand, seven hundred and fifty-two workers were registered as wholly unemployed at Walsall Employment Exchange on 11th February, 1963, compared with 1,102 on 12th February, 1962, and 536 on 16th February, 1953. On 16th February, 1953, 279 workers also were registered as wholly unemployed at Bloxwich Employment Exchange part of whose area is now included in that of Walsall Employment Exchange.