§ Mr. Sillarsasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish figures showing the numbers of males and females unemployed, and percentages, in the Girvan employment exchange area at the latest available date ; and if he will show how this compares with the last five years.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithFollowing is the information :
Great Britain. This led to a settlement on 22nd November which is now being notified to the Pay Board. While the board is considering the settlement it would be inappropriate for me to estimate the effects on rates and earnings. I understand that there have been separate discussions between employers and firemen in Glasgow about payments to cover travel expenses and that these are still being assessed and have not so far been notified to the Pay Board. The Glasgow firemen's unofficial industrial action ended on 5th November.