§ Mr. Patrick Maitlandasked the Minister of Labour the difference between the percentage of unemployed at the New Year and at the beginning of March in Lanarkshire and North Lanarkshire, respectively, and the numbers in each case.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodThe following table gives the information desired:
NUMBERS AND PERCENTAGES OF UNEMPLOYED PERSONS ON THE REGISTERS OF EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AND YOUTH EMPLOYMENT OFFICES IN LANARKSHIRE AND NORTH LANARKSHIRE AT THE UNDERMENTIONED DATES — 12th January, 1959 9th March, 1959 Number Percentage Number Percentage Lanarkshire* 14,580 8.8 13,094 7.9 North Lanarkshire (included in previous line)* 13,399 9.3 12,137 8.4 * Excluding Glasgow area.