HC Deb 20 April 1964 vol 693 c132W
Mr. Randall

asked the Minister of Labour if he will state the average monthly figures for unemployment in the Northern Region and Gateshead in 1951, 1955, 1959, and 1963.

Mr. Whitelaw

The following table gives the information:

AVERAGE MONTHLY FIGURES OF UNEMPLOYMENT
Year Area
Gateshead Employment Exchange and Youth Employment Office Northern Region
1951 1,704 27,453
1955 1,083 22,277
1959 1,729 43,086
1963 2,416 65,425