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Mr. D. Jones
asked the Minister of Labour whether he will give at the last convenient date the number of building trade workers employed in the Hartle-pools exchange area, showing each grade of workers separately.
Mr. Isaacs
The following table gives the informtaion desired for July, 1948, the latest date for which figures are available:
Approximate numbers of men and boys in employment* in the building industry in the area of the Hartlepool and West Hartlepool employment exchanges at July, 1948. | |
Carpenter, Joiner | 260 |
Bricklayer | 320 |
Slater, Tiler (Roof) | 30 |
Plasterer | 60 |
Painter, Decorator, Paperhanger | 260 |
Plumber, Gas Fitter, etc. | 160 |
All other occupations (mainly labourers) | 880 |
Total | 1,970 |
*Based on the numbers of national insurance cards issued to employees at the employment exchanges in question. |