HC Deb 27 January 1967 vol 739 cc386-7W
Mr. Clegg

asked the Minister of Labour (1) what was the latest percentage figure of unemployment for the Fleetwood-Thornton Cleveleys area;

(2) what was the last percentage figure of unemployment in the Poultonle-Fylde and Garstang areas.

Mr. Fernyhough

At 9th January, 1967, the rate of unemployment in the Fleetwood-Thornton Cleveleys area, which includes Poulton-le-Fylde, was 8.1 per cent. Separate information for Garstang is not available.

Mr. Clegg

asked the Minister of Labour how many persons were unemployed at the last count in Fleetwood and Thornton Cleveleys; how many were men, women, boys and girls, respectively; and what Number was over the age of 50 years.

Mr. Fernyhough

in the service industries; and how many in manufacturing industries.

Mr. Fernyhough

Poulton-le-Fylde is in the area covered by the Thornton Cleveleys Employment Exchange.

Separate information for Garstang is not available.

NOTIFIED VACANCIES REMAINING UNFILLED AT EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OFFICES ON 4TH JANUARY 1967
Fleetwood Thornton Cleveleys
Males Females Total Males Females Total
Manufacturing industries (Standard Industrial Classification Orders III-XVI) 13 10 23
Service industries (Orders XIX-XXIV) 39 41 80 8 12 20
All industries and services 65 51 116 10 12 22
NOTIFIED VACANCIES FOR CLERICAL WORKERS REMAINING UNFILLED ON 7TH DECEMBER 1966, THE LATEST DATE FOR WHICH AN OCCUPATIONAL ANALYSIS IS AVAILABLE
Men Women Total
Fleetwood 2 4 6
Thornton Cleveleys 2 4 6