§ Mr. Arthur Lewisasked the Secretary of State for Employment why his decision on work permits restricted the immigration of persons from certain Commonwealth and foreign countries whilst at the same time permitted workers from the Six European Economic Community countries freedom to come to Great Britain and take employment; and whether, in view of the growing number of unemployed, he will impose similar restrictions on workers from the Six.
200Wwere unemployed in Scotland in September, 1971 and September, 1966, respectively; and in each case how many were males and how many females.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithFollowing is the information:
NUMBERS OF BOYS AND GIRLS REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED IN SCOTLAND Boys Girls Total, Boys and Girls September,1971 8,150 4,518 12,668 September,1966 2,661 1,532 4,193