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Stoke-On-Trent

Volume 477: debated on Thursday 6 July 1950

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asked the Minister of Labour how many men registered as unemployed in Stoke-on-Trent have been out of work for 12 months and six months respectively; and how many are disabled.

The following table gives the information desired:

NUMBERS OF MEN ON THE REGISTERS OF EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES IN STOKE-ON-TRENT AT 12TH JUNE, 1950, WHO HAD BEEN CONTINUOUSLY UNEMPLOYED FOR 6–12 MONTHS AND FOR MORE THAN 12 MONTHS.
6–12 monthsMore than 12 months
Registered Disabled Person8173
Others1824
Total9997
The figures on the first line relate to registered disabled persons who are suitable for ordinary employment, i.e., they exclude severely disabled persons who are unlikely to obtain work other than under special conditions.