§ 17. Mr. Dalyellasked the Minister of Labour, how many men, women, boys, and girls, respectively, were registered as unemployed in the Bo'ness area on 15th October, 1962; and what unemployment percentages these represent.
§ Mr. WhitelawThe figures are 149 men, 122 women, seven boys, and eight girls. The total of 286 represents a percentage rate of 4.5.
§ Mr. DalyellIn the light of the present rate, would the Minister consider making it into a scheduled area?
§ Mr. WhitelawI can assure the hon. Member that the Government are constantly reviewing development districts in order to get the priorities right.