§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the current male, female and juvenile unemployment rate in the Port Talbot travel-to-work area; and how many in each category have been unemployed for more than six months.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe rates at January 1981 were 15.0 per cent. (male) and 12.6 per cent. (female). Percentage rates are not available in any other breakdown. The numbers unemployed for more than six months were: 2,399 (male), 1,282 (female) and 312 (under 18.)
§ Mr. John Morrisasked the Secretary of State for Wales what forecast he has of unemployment levels in the Port Talbot travel-to-work area for December 1981.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsI do not forecast unemployment levels.