Cowdenbeath

Oral Answers to Questions — Employment – in the House of Commons at 12:00 am on 30 November 1960.

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Photo of Mr Willie Hamilton Mr Willie Hamilton , Fife West 12:00, 30 November 1960

asked the Minister of Labour how many boys, girls, and women, respectively, are currently unemployed in the Cowdenbeath exchange area; how many vacancies are available; and what were the comparable figures for each of the last three years.

Photo of Mr Peter Thomas Mr Peter Thomas , Conway

As the reply includes a table of figures I will, with permission circulate a statement in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Photo of Mr Willie Hamilton Mr Willie Hamilton , Fife West

Will the hon. Gentleman give me just two figures from the list—the number of boys apparently unemployed and the number of vacancies for such boys—because that information may be of interest when we come to a subsequent Question?

Photo of Mr Peter Thomas Mr Peter Thomas , Conway

Yes, Sir. The number of boys under 18 registered as unemployed is 37 and the number of vacancies notified and remaining unfilled is 3.

Following is the information:

Boys under 18Girls under 18Women 18 and over
Registered as unemployed
14th November, 19603747428
16th November, 19599964582
17th November, 19585082623
11th November, 1957617380
Vacancies notified and remaining unfilled
9th November, 19603312
11th November, 1959226
12th November, 1958211
6th November, 19572610