§ Mrs. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity what is the latest available unemployment rate amongst registered disabled persons in Scotland.
NUMBERS WHOLLY UNEMPLOYED ON THE REGISTERS OF THE BEXHILL, HAILSHAM AND RYE EMPLOYMENT EXCHANGES AT 13TH JANUARY, 1969 (PROVISIONAL) Men Women Aged 18 to 54 Aged 55 and over Total Aged 18to 54 Aged 55 and over Total Bexhill … … 95 250 345 23 6 29 Hailsham … … 84 135 219 20 11 31 Rye … … 57 50 107 13 4 17 In addition there were 16 boys and 10 girls under 18 years of age registered at the Bexhill Youth Employment Office, which also covers the Rye, Hailsham and Battle areas. There were no school leavers registered for first employment.