Stornoway, Barra, South and North Uist, and Benbecula

HC Deb 30 November 1964 vol 703 c9W

69. Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Minister of Labour what is the number and the percentage of persons unemployed in the Stornoway area at the most recent count; and if he will give the numbers in Barra, South and North Uist, and Benbecula, respectively.

Mr. Marsh

Following is the information:

Numbers unemployed on 9th November, 1964:

Stornoway	…	…	1,327 (23.3%)
Barra	…	…	88
South Uist	…	…	166
Benbecula	…	…	24
North Uist	…	…	82