HC Deb 24 January 1962 vol 652 c22W
Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the percentage increase and decrease of unemployment in each region at 11th December, 1961, as compared with figures of unemployment at 13th November, 1961.

Mr. Green

Following is the information:

Region Percentage Increases or Decreases in Unemployment (including those temporarily stopped) at 11th December, 1961, compared with 13th November, 1961
Per cent
London and South astern +0.4
Eastern and Southern -9.2
South Western -1.3
Midland -5.5
North Midland +0.8
East and West Ridings +1.9
North Western -3.7
Northern +5.1
Scotland +10.1
Wales -0.2