HC Deb 22 May 1978 vol 950 cc449-50W
Mr. Teddy Taylor

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average level of unemployment in Scotland over the most recent 12 months for which figures are available; and when unemployment in Scotland was last so high in a comparable period.

necessary because of recent trends—which are not exclusive to Scotland—in acquiring agricultural land will be taken. That is one of the issues before the Northfield Committee, which was set up last September and is expected to report this year.