HC Deb 23 March 1964 vol 692 cc15-6W
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Minister of Labour what is the number and percentage of persons unemployed in the Stornoway area this week; and

NUMBERS UNEMPLOYED, 14TH MARCH, 1964
Stornoway Barra South Uist Benbecula North Uist
Number Percentage Number Number Number Number
1,372 24.8 120 144 46 99

to, 18,122 were from applicants with certain special qualifications or skills, and 344,807 were from other Commonwealth citizens. 12,142 vouchers had been issued in category A, 16,843 in category B, and 41,130 in category C. 14,120 vouchers had been returned to my Ministry because their validity had expired or because the holders no longer required them.