HC Deb 13 November 1962 vol 667 c29W
66. Mr. Bingham

asked the President of the Board of Trade what percentage of unemployment is taken by him as the percentage justifying the full application of the Local Employment Act to any particular area.

Mr. D. Price

There is no fixed percentage, but broadly my right hon. Friend aims to keep the coverage of development districts down to about 10 per cent. to 12 per cent. of the total insured population in order to concentrate assistance on those areas which need it most.

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