Newcastle-under-Lyme

HC Deb 19 October 1971 vol 823 cc109-10W

Mr. Golding

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the present number of unemployed in Newcastle-under-Lyme; and whether he will make a statement.

Mr. Dudley Smith

At 11th October, 1971, there were provisionally 1,262 people registered as unemployed in the area covered by the Newcastle-under. Lyme employment Exchange, 83 fewer than 13th September.