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Mr. Donnelly
asked the Minister of Labour (1) what was the number of unemployed in Pembroke. Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Fishguard and Tenby, at the last convenient date;
(2) what was the total number of unemployed in Pembrokeshire at the last convenient date.
Mr. Lee
The total number of unemployed persons on the registers of employment exchanges in Pembrokeshire at 15th May was 806. The figures for the Pembroke Dock, Milford Haven, Haverfordwest, Fishguard and Tenby employment exchanges were 204, 319, 119, 54 and 82, respectively.
Mr. Donnelly
As this figure represents something like twice the national average in terms of percentages, will my hon. Friend consult his colleague and ask him to bring this unemployment to the notice of the President of the Board of Trade with a view to directing new industries to this country?
Mr. Lee
indicated assent.