Unemployment (South-West Region)

HC Deb 10 April 1967 vol 744 c110W

31. Mr. Nott

asked the Minister of Labour what is the percentage increase in the unemployment percentage rate in the South-West Region between July, 1966, and February, 1967; and what is the national percentage increase.

Mr. Fernyhough

Between 11th July, 1966, and 13th February, 1967, the total number registered as unemployed increased in the South-West region by 139.7 per cent. and in the whole of Great Britain by 128.2 per cent.

32. Mr. Nott

asked the Minister of Labour what percentage of the total number of unemployed persons resided in the South-West Region, in February, 1963 and February, 1967, respectively.

Mr. Fernyhough

At 11th February, 1963 and 13th February, 1967, 5.5 and 6.5 per cent. respectively, of the total numbers registered as unemployed in Great Britain were in the South-West Region.