HC Deb 05 June 1967 vol 747 c627
60. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Minister of Labour what are the latest recorded figures for men and women unemployed in the Northern Region; and how these figures compare with the same months in 1961, 1962, 1963 and 1964.

Mr. Fernyhough

As the reply consists of a table of figures, I will, with permission, circulate it in the OFFICIAL REPORT.

Following is the information:

TOTAL NUMBERS OF MEN AND WOMEN REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED IN NORTHERN REGION
Men Women
15th May, 1961 … 20,656 7,453
14th May, 1962 … 31,922 8,549
13th May, 1963 … 44,324 10,817
11th May, 1964 … 30,663 8,777
8th May, 1967 … 38,877 7,751