§ Mr. Gowerasked the Minister of Labour if he will make a statement about employment trends in England and in 141W Wales, respectively; and what is his estimate of prospects for the next twelve months.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodUp-to-date estimates of the numbers in employment are not available for England and Wales separately. Between January and June unemployment in England rose by 27,600 and in Wales by 1,150; these were increases of about a tenth and a thirtieth respectively. On future prospects in both countries I cannot add to the reply I gave to the hon. Member for Erith and Crayford (Mr. Dodds) on 9th July.