HC Deb 12 May 1965 vol 712 cc91-2W
Mr. McInnes

asked the Minister of Labour what proportions of the total for Great Britain of young men of 20 years of age and under, unemployed for more than sixmonths, were in Scotland and the Midlands, respectively, at the latest available date.

Mr. Gunter

On 11th January, 1965, of the Great Britain total of young men under 20 years of age who had been wholly unemployed for more than six months, 32.1 per cent. were in Scotland and 3.7 per cent. in the Midlands region. Figures relating to young men of 20 years of age and under are not available.