HC Deb 20 January 1967 vol 739 cc145-6W
Sir E. Brown

asked the Minister of Labour what was the percentage growth of wholly unemployed between June 1966 and December 1966 in each development area, in the United Kingdom as a whole, and in the United Kingdom for development areas, respectively.

Mr. Fernyhough

Following is the information:

Percentage increases between June and December 1966 in numbers registered as wholly unemployed
Percentage increases
Development Area
South Western 160.9
Merseyside 37.8
Northern 72.7
Scottish 48.0
Welsh 68.2
All Development Areas 58.7
United Kingdom 78.6