HC Deb 31 January 1963 vol 670 c230W
Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Minister of Labour what percentage of the total wholly unemployed is in Scotland; and what are the comparable figures for 1960, 1961 and 1962.

Mr. Hare

17.7 per cent. at 14th January. The proportions for the corresponding months in 1960, 1961 and 1962 were 21.2 per cent., 21.3 per cent., and 18.7 per cent., respectively.