HC Deb 12 June 1961 vol 642 c11W
Dr. A. Thompson

asked the Minister of Labour (1) what is the latest percentage of unemployment in Dunfermline; and how it compares with the same period last year;

(2) what is the latest percentage of unemployment in Cowdenbeath; and how it compares with the same period last year.

Mr. P. Thomas

The percentage rate of unemployment in the travel-to-work area, which covers Dunfermline and Cowdenbeath and also Inverkeithing and Burntisland was 3 per cent. at 15th May, compared with 3.8 per cent. at 16th May, 1960.