HC Deb 24 October 1963 vol 682 c249W
Mr. Swingler

asked the Minister of Labour what is the latest figure of unemployment in Newcastle-under-Lyme; what proportion of the working population this represents; and how many disabled persons it includes.

Mr. Godber

On 14th October, 672 or 2.3 per cent were unemployed, including 164 disabled persons. There were in addition 50 disabled persons who were considered to need employment under sheltered conditions.