§ Mr. Milneasked the Minister of Labour what is the number of registered unemployed in the Blyth constituency in each of the years from 1960 to 1967, and at the latest available date.
§ Mr. FernyhoughFollowing is the information:
Total numbers registered as unemployed in the area covered by the Blyth, Bedlington and Seaton Delaval Employment Exchanges. 14th November, 1960 671 13th November, 1961 610 12th November, 1962 1,329 11th November, 1963 1,330 9th November, 1964 998 8th November, 1965 972 14th November, 1966 1,401 13th November, 1967 1,607
§ Mr. Willeyasked the Minister of Labour what are the numbers of unemployed men, women and young persons, including school-leavers, in Sunderland and the number of unfilled vacancies; and if he will make a statement comparing the figures with the national averages.
§ Mr. FernyhoughFollowing is the information:
§ Mr. FernyhoughAt 13th November, 1967, there were 811 persons registered as unemployed in the area covered by the Bedford Employment Exchange.
351WAt 8th November, 762 notified vacancies remained unfilled in the area but, as employers do not necessarily notify all vacancies to Employment Exchanges or Youth Employment Offices, this figure may not represent the total demand for labour.