§ Mr. Dellasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the current total of youth unemployment on Merseyside; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. BryanOn 8th November, 1971, 4,777 young people were registered as unemployed on Merseyside. The Government's economic measures, including incentives to industry in Development Areas, and the provision of additional training opportunities should help to reduce unemployment amongst young people on Merseyside.
§ Mr. Dellasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the percentage change in unemployment of registered disabled persons, nationally and on Merseyside, respectively, for the period between 18th June, 1970 and 18th June, 1971.
§ Mr. BryanTotals of unemployed registered disabled people are not available for those dates but during the period 8th June, 1970 to 14th June, 1971 there was an increase of 15.2 per cent. in the national total and 16.3 per cent. in the Merseyside total.