HC Deb 23 July 1964 vol 699 c136W
Mr. Bryan

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give the numbers in the East Riding of Yorkshire employed in agriculture and other industries, respectively, in the years 1951 and 1964.

Mr. Whitelaw

In the employment exchange areas which are wholly or mainly within the East Riding of Yorkshire the estimated numbers of employees in employment in agriculture (including horticulture) and in all other industries were 10,200 and 170,200, respectively, at mid-1951 and 8,700 and 195,500, respectively, at mid-1963. Figures are not yet available for mid-1964.

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