HC Deb 20 May 1963 vol 678 c5W
Mr. N. Pannell

asked the Minister of Labour how many Commonwealth immigrants are working in this country; what their countries of origin are; and in which regions they are employed.

Mr. Whitelaw

I regret that this information is not available.

Mr. N. Pannell

asked the Minister of Labour how many Commonwealth immigrants are unemployed in the various regions of the country, respectively; and what were the countries of origin of those unemployed.

Mr. Whitelaw

Figures for Commonwealth immigrants unemployed on 6th May by country of origin will be available later in the week and I will send them to my hon. Friend. Following are the figures for 6th May by regions:

Northern 216
Yorks. and Lines. 2,429
Eastern and Southern 1,158
London and South Eastern 12,139
South Western 482
Wales 195
Midlands 7,465
North Western 2,144
Scotland 143
Total 26.371

Mr. N. Pannell

asked the Minister of Labour how many Commonwealth immigrants were unemployed at the last count.

Mr. Whitelaw

26,371 on 6th May, 1963.