[Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C.

  • Prestatyn (Wales). Urban District Council.
Date:
1963
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Credit: [Report 1963] / Medical Officer of Health, Prestatyn U.D.C. Source: Wellcome Collection.

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    UNEMPLOYMENT Details are given below of the Employment Officer's Report for the Rhyl, Prestatyn, St. Asaph and Abergele areas Unemployment Number of Persons Registered as Unemployed (excluding Registered Disabled Persons requiring employment under sheltered conditions) for the year 1963. Date Men Women Total 14th January 624 ... 225 ... 849 11th February 606 ... 216 ... 822 11th March 665 ... 222 ... 887 8th April 540 ... 199 ... 739 13th May 482 ... 151 ... 633 10th June 328 ... 50 ... 378 15th July 349 ... 17 ... 366 12th August 369 ... 21 ... 390 9th September 392 ... 41 ... 433 14th October 529 ... 152 ... 581 11th November 538 ... 203 ... 741 9th December 546 ... 211 ... 757 The upward trend in unemployment since 1961 continued in 1963 but again must be considered in the light of the fact that the estimated number of employees in the area rose by over 1,000 in the same period. 1963 was a poor year, starting off with a period of bad weather which affected employment in a number of industries and par- ticularly affected the building industry. This bad start to the year seemed to have a psychological effect on the summer trade and also appeared to deter employers from possible expansion programmes. I’m glad to say that there are already indications of a good year for 1964 with unemployment the lowest on average so far since 1957. Disabled Persons — Section I. Number of Unemployed Registered Disabled Persons (excludng those suitable for employment under sheltered conditions only). Date Men Women Total 14th January 57 8 65 “ 11th February 61 10 71 11th March 58 10 68 8th April 7 67 13th May 11 69 10th June . 8 S3 15th July 35 4 39 12th August 3 48 9th September 47 4 5] 14th October . 70 5 75 11th November ... ] ] 9th December 10 ... 78