HC Deb 08 May 1967 vol 746 cc149-50W
57. Mr. Edward M. Taylor

asked the Minister of Labour what percentage change there has been in the numbers of unemployed in Scotland and England, respectively, over the past six months.

Mr. Fernyhough

Between 10th October, 1966 and 10th April, 1967, total numbers registered as unemployed in Scotland and England increased by 27.3 and 32.1 per cent., respectively. For wholly unemployed only, the corresponding increases were 31.4 and 44.0 per cent.

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