HC Deb 11 July 1966 vol 731 cc133-4W
Dr. Gray

asked the Minister of Labour what was the percentage of unemployed people registered at the employment exchange in Great Yarmouth during the months November to March, 1965; and how this compared with the national average.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Following is the information for 1964–65 and corre- sponding information for 1965–66 which my hon. Friend has also requested.

PERCENTAGE RATES OF UNEMPLOYMENT IN THE AREA COVERED BY THE GREAT YARMOUTH EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE AND IN GREAT BRITAIN
Great Yarmouth Per cent. Great Britain Per cent.
1964—
9th November 2.3 1.5
7th December 2.4 1.5
1965—
11th January 3.2 1.6
8th February 3.2 1.6
8th March 3.1 1.6
8th November 2.9 1.4
6th December 3.2 1.4
1966—
10th January 3.3 1.5
14th February 3.3 1.4
14th March 3.2 1.3

Dr. Gray

asked the Minister of Labour what was the percentage of unemployed people receiving National Assistance during the months November to March, 1965 in Great Yarmouth; and how this compared with the national average.

Mrs. Shirley Williams

Following is the information for 1964–65 and corresponding information for 1965–66 which my hon. Friend has also requested:

PERCENTAGE OF REGISTERED UNEMPLOYED PERSONS ESTIMATED TO BE RECEIVING NATIONAL ASSISTANCE IN THE AREA COVERED BY THE GREAT YARMOUTH EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGE AND IN GREAT BRITAIN
Great Yarmouth Per cent. Great Britain Per cent.
1964—
November 35.1 36.6
December 36.7 37.8
1965—
January 34.3 37.1
February 33.9 36.1
March 33.9 34.3
November 26.9 33.4
December 29.0 33.6
1966—
January 31.6 34.5
February 32.4 34.4
March 35.2 35.7