HC Deb 31 July 1975 vol 896 c565W
72. Mr. Stonehouse

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the current unemployment rate in Walsall; and how this compares with the position at the corresponding dates during the previous five years.

Mr. John Fraser

Following is the information:

Percentage rate of unemployment in the Walsall travel-to work area
July 1975 … … … 4.3
July 1974 … … … 1.8
July 1973 … … … 2.0
July 1972 … … … 3.8
July 1971 … … … 2.7
July 1970 … … … 1.9