HC Deb 13 February 1967 vol 741 cc13-4W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Labour what was the proportion of persons registered as unemployed in Scotland to the number of vacant jobs in Scotland at the most recent date for which figures are available.

Mr. Fernyhough

In January, 1967, there were in Scotland 18.3 notified vacancies remaining unfilled to every hundred wholly unemployed.

Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Labour by what percentage the numbers registered as unemployed in Scotland increased between December, 1966, and the most recent date for which figures are available; and if he will give the percentage increase which took place in England and Wales over the same period.

Mr. Fernyhough

Between 12th December, 1966, and 9th January, 1967, the numbers increased by 10.8 per cent. in Scotland, 5.4 per cent. in England and 8.2 in Wales.

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