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Statistics (Glasgow).

Oral Answers to Questions — Unemployment. – in the House of Commons at on 1 February 1940.

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Mr. J. J. Davidson:

asked the Minister of Labour (1) the total number of registered unemployed in Glasgow up to the last available date; (2) the total number of Glasgow applications for postponement of military service and the number of such applications refused?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

I am having the available figures extracted and will forward them to the hon. Member in due course.

Mr. Davidson:

With regard to Question 16, has there been any recent increase in the registered unemployed in Glasgow, and with regard to Question 17, has any postponement of service been granted on compassionate grounds, and are compassionate grounds allowed as a reason?

Photo of Mr Ernest Brown Mr Ernest Brown , Leith

As the hon. Member is aware, these Questions appeared on the Paper only on 31st January. Perhaps he will allow me to forward him an answer.

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