HC Deb 28 February 1963 vol 672 cc207-8W
Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Labour if he will set out the percentage increase or decrease in unemployment in each region at February, 1963, compared with February, 1962.

Mr. Hare

The following is the information required:

Region Percentage increase (+) or decrease (-) in unemployment between February, 1962, and February, 1963
London and South Eastern +82.4
Eastern and Southern +142.7
South Western +102.2
Midlands +140.2
Yorkshire and Lincolnshire +109.0
North Western +75.5
Northern +99.4
Scotland +59.4
Wales +86.5