HC Deb 26 January 1967 vol 739 cc351-2W
Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Labour what percentage increase in the total number of unemployed persons took place between December, 1966, and January, 1967, in Scotland; and what was the comparable percentage increase in respect of England and Wales.

Mr. Fernyhough

Between 12th December, 1966, and 9th January, 1967, total numbers registered as unemployed in Scotland, England and Wales increased by 10.8, 5.4 and 8.2 per cent. respectively.