Catalogue description Discussion of the long-term prospects of employment for West Indians in the United...

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Details of CO 1031/2546
Reference: CO 1031/2546
Description:

Discussion of the long-term prospects of employment for West Indians in the United Kingdom. Details of the increasing pressure for jobs, notably due to the end of National Service and the 'baby boom' generation coming of age. Statistics revealing that despite these factors, unemployment of 40% among 15-24 year old men in Jamaica continued to drive many to seek work abroad.

Date: 1959
Held by: The National Archives, Kew
Former reference in its original department: WIS 158/462/011
Legal status: Public Record(s)
Closure status: Open Document, Open Description

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