HC Deb 20 February 1967 vol 741 c194W
30. Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Minister of Labour what has been the increase in unemployment in Scotland over the last 12 months for which figures are available.

Mr. Fernyhough

Between 10th January, 1966, and 9th January, 1967, total numbers registered as unemployed rose by 18,288; this included an increase of 981 in the numbers temporarily stopped. The percentage rate of unemployment rose from 3.2 to 4.0.

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