§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Labour what was the number of registered employed persons in the County 145W of Montgomery in the year 1951; what was the corresponding figure for 1963; and whether he will distinguish in these figures between males, females and juveniles.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe following table shows the estimated number of employees in 1951 and 1962, the latest year for which figures are available. Separate figures for young persons are not maintained.
Employees in Montgomeryshire (Thousands) Males Females Total June, 1951 … 7.4 3.1 10.5 June, 1962 … 7.8 3.9 11.7
§ Mr. Hoosonasked the Minister of Labour what was the rate and number of unemployed for each of the exchange areas in the County of Montgomery at the January count.
§ Mr. WhitelawFollowing is the information:
UNEMPLOYMENT AT 13TH JANUARY, 1964 Employment Exchange Number unemployment Rate of unemployment Per cent. Welshpool 118 2.3 Newtown 161 3.4 Machynlleth 62 3.5