HC Deb 05 December 1966 vol 737 cc200-1W
95. Mr. Sydney Silverman

asked the Minister of Labour what are the numbers of registered unemployed in the constituency of Nelson and Colne at the latest available date; what were the numbers at each of the last three corresponding dates; and how the rate of increase compares with the national average over the same period.

Mr. Gunter

On 14th November there were 554 registered unemployed in the Nelson and Colne employment exchange areas; in October, September and August the figures were 337, 737 and 265 respectively. Between August and November the numbers increased by 289 representing a rise of 109 per cent. compared with a rise of 71 per cent. for Great Britain.