Claimant Count Unemployment
| Year | In employment | Unemployed |
|---|---|---|
| 27 Apr 1936 |
6,005
|
2,915
|
| 20 Jul 1936 |
6,195
|
2,725
|
| 26 Oct 1936 |
5,540
|
3,380
|
| 25 Jan 1937 |
7,056
|
1,404
|
| 19 Apr 1937 |
7,419
|
1,041
|
| 26 Jul 1937 |
7,479
|
981
|
| 18 Oct 1937 |
7,529
|
931
|
| 17 Jan 1938 |
7,602
|
978
|
| 04 Apr 1938 |
7,619
|
961
|
| 18 Jul 1938 |
7,010
|
1,570
|
| 17 Oct 1938 |
7,379
|
1,201
|
| 16 Jan 1939 |
6,860
|
1,630
|
| 17 Apr 1939 |
7,259
|
1,231
|
| 10 Jul 1939 |
7,633
|
857
|
| Date: | Source: |
|---|---|
| 1936 - 1939 | Ministry of Labour, Local Unemployment Index (Ministry of Labour) , |
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Unemployment as measured through numbers covered by unemployment insurance.