HC Deb 27 January 1967 vol 739 cc385-6W
Mr. Roebuck

asked the Minister of Transport, if she is aware that more than 400 children of constituents of the honourable Member for Harrow, East, face danger from an almost constant stream of traffic when crossing Edgware Road at Stonegrove on their way to and from Hebrew classes and a youth club; and if she will take immediate action designed to assist these children and

TOTAL NUMBERS REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED AT EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OFFICES IN FLEETWOOD AND THORNTON CLEVELEYS ON 9TH JANUARY 1967
Men Boys Women Girls Total Temporarily Stopped included in total
Fleetwood 650 18 210 18 896 89
Thornton Cleveleys 472 158 630 50

Following is the information for those aged 50 and over which relates to the wholly unemployed and excludes casual workers and those temporarily stopped:

WHOLLY UNEMPLOYED AT 9TH JANUARY 1967
Men 50 and over All Men Women 50 and over All Women
Fleetwood 232 586 35 186
Thornton Cleveleys 281 451 42 125

Mr. Clegg

asked the Minister of Labour how many unfilled vacancies there are in Fleetwood, Thornton Cleveleys, Garstang and Poulton-le-Fylde; how Many are for clerical work; how many other constituents of the Honourable Member who wish to cross this road in safety.

Mr. Swingler

Two central refuges, one near the entrance to Regents Court and the other near the entrance to Prang-bourne Drive, with associated carriageway markings are to be provided for a trial period.