HC Deb 22 June 1964 vol 697 cc15-6W
Mr. Shinwell

asked the Minister of Labour what is the number of registered unemployed persons previously engaged in building and construction work, shipbuilding, engineering and coalmining in employment exchanges in the Durham and Northumberland area.

Mr. Whitelaw

Following is the information:

NORTHUMBERLAND AND DURHAM

Number of unemployed persons whose last employment was in the construction, shipbuilding and ship-repairing, engineering and coalmining industries.

11th May, 1964
Coalmining *Engineering Shipbuilding Construction
2,134 3,174 2,739 5,853
* Engineering and Electrical Goods, Vehicles, Marine Engineering Metal Goods not elsewhere specified.