HC Deb 28 July 1980 vol 989 cc452-3W
Mr. John Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) what is the percentage rate of unemployment in the Leigh travel-to-work area to the latest available date; and what were the figures for May 1979 and August 1979 respectively;

(2) what is the percentage rate of unemployment in the St. Helens travel-to-work area to the latest available date; and what were the figures for May 1979 and August 1979, respectively;

(3) what is the percentage rate of unemployment in the Irlam employment office area to the latest available date; and what were the figures for May 1979 and August 1979, respectively;

(4) what is the percentage rate of unemployment in the Warrington travel-

May 1979 Per cent August 1979 Per cent July 1980* Per cent
Leigh travel-to-work area 5.7 6.4 101
St. Helens employment office area 7.8 8.9 11.4
Manchester travel-to-work area (which includes the Irlam employment office area) 5.2 5.9 7.9
Warrington travel-to-work area (which includes the Newton-le-Willows employment office area 5.0 6.7 8.6
* Provisional