HC Deb 25 May 1960 vol 624 c56W
Mr. Malcolm MacMillan

asked the Minister of Labour if he will name those employment exchange areas in Scotland where the percentage of unemployment was more than 8 per cent. but less than 10 per cent., more than 10 per cent. but under 15 per cent., more than 15 per cent. but under 20 per cent., and more than 20 per cent. at the most recent count, respectively.

Mr. Heath

The following table gives the information desired:

EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE AREAS IN SCOTLAND WHERE THE UNEMPLOYMENT PERCENTAGE RATE WAS MORE THAN 8 PER CENT. AT 11TH APRIL, 1960
More than 8 but under 10 per cent. More than 10 but under 15 per cent. More than 15 but under 20 per cent. More than 20 per cent.
Girvan Oban Peterhead Banff Buckie and Portknockie Campbeltown Fraserburgh Wick Lerwick Portree Stornoway