HC Deb 18 November 1963 vol 684 cc26-7W
Mr. W. Hamilton

asked the Minister of Labour if he will give the number of unemployed in Scotland on the latest date for which figures are available, and the comparable figures for each of the last 12 years.

Mr. Godber

Following is the information:

Date Number Unemployed in Scotland
14th October, 1963 90,752
15th October, 1962 84,797
16th October, 1961 65,284
10th October, 1960 72,509
12th October, 1959 86,617
13th October, 1958 85,817
14th October, 1957 48,445
15th October, 1956 48,852
10th October, 1955 45,779
11th October, 1954 52,584
12th October, 1953 57,117
13th October, 1952 68,138
15th October, 1951 51,081