HC Deb 25 January 1961 vol 633 cc26-7W
73. Mr. Hayman

asked the Minister of Labour the average percentage of unemployment in England and Wales, the south-west of England, Plymouth, and Cornwall, respectively, in each of the years 1958, 1959, and 1960.

Mr. Hare

Following is the reply:

AVERAGE PERCENTAGE RATES OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN ENGLAND AND WALES, SOUTH WESTERN REGION, PLYMOUTH AND CORNWALL
1958 1959 1960
percentage percentage percentage
England and Wales 1.9 1.9 1.4
South Western Region 2.2 2.1 1.7
Plymouth (with Devonport, Saltash and Torpoint) 3.9 3.9 3.0
Cornwall (excluding Saltash and Torpoint) 5.2 4.8 4.2

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