HC Deb 15 June 1981 vol 6 cc264-5W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will list in the Official Report the number of unemployed in the special development areas

May 1979 May 1981
Number unemployed Percentage rate of unemployment Number unemployed Percentage rate of unemployment
Special Development Areas in the South West Region 3,614 10.6 5,818 17.1
Special Development Areas in the South West Region 78,291 11.3 114,510 16.6
Special Development Areas in the North Region 64,238 9.2 103,908 14.9
Special Development Areas in Wales 24,585 8.8 45,782 16.5