HC Deb 25 November 1959 vol 614 c38W
Mr. G. Roberts

asked the Minister of Labour what percentage of the insured population in Caernarvonshire was registered as unemployed on the most recent available date; and how many were so registered in August, September, and October.

Mr. Heath

At 12th October, 1959, the latest date for which figures are available, the unemployment rate in Caernarvonshire was 8.4 per cent., compared with 7.3 per cent. in July, 5.5 per cent. in August and 5.8 per cent. in September.