HC Deb 16 November 1971 vol 826 c89W
Mr. Gwynoro Jones

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people are unemployed in Carmarthen-shire at the latest available date, and how this compares with June, 1970; what are the corresponding figures for men, and the percentage increase or decrease in each case.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Following is the information:

NUMBERS OF PEOPLE REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED IN CARMARTHENSHIRE
Males Total, males and females
October, 1971 1,335 2,005
June, 1970 914 1,260
Percentage increase between June, 1970 and October, 1971 46.1 59.1