HC Deb 17 December 1975 vol 902 c642W
Mr. Rose

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the present percentage of male unemployed in the North-West; and how this compares with the South-East, the Midlands and the national average.

Mr. John Fraser

Following is the information:

Percentage rates of unemployment for males at November 1975
North-West 8.2
South-East 4.7
West Midlands 6.5
East Midlands 5.4
Great Britain 6.3