§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the percentage of general and male unemployment in Cardiganshire; and what is the total number of persons employed at the latest date.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithAt 10th July, the rates of unemployment in Cardiganshire were 5.2 per cent. for males and females collectively and 7.3 per cent. for males alone. The estimated number of employees in employment in Cardiganshire at June, 1970, the latest date for which information is available, was 13,600.
§ Mr. Elystan Morganasked the Secretary of State for Employment what increase in the number of jobs available 297W in Cardiganshire he estimates will take place within the next two years.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithSince this will depend upon various unforeseeable factors, for example, decisions by individual employers, it is not possible to make a precise estimate. However, Cardiganshire should benefit from the extensive measures we have introduced to improve employment opportunities throughout the country and particularly in the development areas.