Unemployment Statistics (Hansard, 26 January 1983)

HC Deb 26 January 1983 vol 35 c444W 444W

§ Mr. Gordon Wilson
asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will give the unadjusted figure's for unemployment in Scotland, in numerical and percentage terms, converted to the new claimant basis, for February 1974, May 1979, May 1980, May 1981 and May 1982.

§ Mr. Alison
The information is as follows:

^* Unemployment Scotland Unadjusted including school leavers

Number Percentage of all employees

February 1974 91,200 4.2

May 1979 154,400 6.9

May 1980 181,300 8.1

May 1981 266,900 12.1

May 1982 303,140 13.9

^* New basis (claimants). Figures prior to May 1982 are estimated.

^* Unemployment Scotland Unadjusted including school leavers
	Number	Percentage of all employees
February 1974	91,200	4.2
May 1979	154,400	6.9
May 1980	181,300	8.1
May 1981	266,900	12.1
May 1982	303,140	13.9
^* New basis (claimants). Figures prior to May 1982 are estimated.