asked the Minister for Social Welfare if he will state the total number of transport workers, distinguishing between the several forms of transport, now registered as unemployed.
Written Answers. - Unemployed Transport Workers.
The total number of transport workers, distinguishing between the several forms of transport, registered at the local offices of my Department as seeking work on the 15th February, 1947, the latest date for which figures are available is as follows:—
|
Railways |
698 |
|
Tramways and Omnibuses |
305 |
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Other Motor Services—including Public motor garages, motor cartage and haulage contractors, etc. |
416 |
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Other Road Transport—including livery stables and hiring establishments, horse cartage and haulage contractors, etc. |
288 |
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Shipping and Other Water Transport (including Canals)—including conservancy boards, pilots, boatmen and all persons employed on ships and boats (except fishing boats), etc. |
336 |
|
Docks, Harbours, Piers and Light-houses—including loading and discharging of vessels, etc. |
1,717 |
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Other Transport, Communication and Storage—including Air transport, cold storage, bonded and other storage warehouses, etc. |
82 |
|
TOTAL |
3,842 |