HC Deb 10 December 1970 vol 808 cc159-60W
71. Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the present rate of unemployment in the north-east of Scotland in numbers and as a percentage; and how this compares with the last five years.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Following is the information:

NUMBERS REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED AND PERCENTAGE RATES OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE NORTH EAST PLANNING REGION OF SCOTLAND
Total registered unemployed Temporarily stopped included in total Percentage rate
November, 1970 6,700 1,233 4.4
November, 1969 5,836 352 3.8
November, 1968 5,236 510 3.4
November, 1967 5,142 265 3.3
November, 1966 5,261 700 3.4
November, 1965 4,235 236 2.7