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83.
Mr. Alport
asked the Minister of Labour what increases in the unemployment figures have taken place in North-East Essex since 31st December, 1951; what industries are affected; and how many vacancies for employment remain unfilled.
Sir W. Monckton
Between 10th December, 1951, and 17th March, 1952, the numbers on the registers of the employment exchanges in North-East Essex* increased by 292. The principal industries affected were:
| December, 1951 | March, 1952 | |
| Rayon, nylon, etc. weaving and silk | Nil | 31 |
| Tailoring | 22 | 116 |
| Agriculture and horticulture | 42 | 62 |
| Distributive trades | 73 | 99 |
| Civil engineering contracting | 10 | 32 |
* North-East Essex includes Clacton, Colchester, Manningtree, Harwich, Brightlingsea, Walton-on-Naze.