HC Deb 15 November 1967 vol 754 cc144-5W
Dr. Broughton

asked the Minister of Labour how many of the young people who left school in the summer of 1967 have remained unemployed in Batley and Morley, respectively.

Mr. Fernyhough

On 9th October, 1967, one boy and one girl in Batley and four boys in Morley were still registered for first employment.

Dr. Broughton

asked the Minister of Labour what is the percentage of unemployed persons in Batley and Morley, respectively; and how these figures compare with the national average.

Mr. Fernyhough

At 9th October, 1967, percentage rate of unemployment in the areas covered by Batley and Morley Employment Exchanges and in Great Britain were 2.7, 1.3 and 2.4 respectively.