HC Deb 11 July 1972 vol 840 cc301-2W
Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) how many men are now unemployed in North Staffordshire; and how this compares with 1970 and 1971;

(2) how many women are unemployed in North Staffordshire; and how this compares with 1970 and 1971.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Following is the information:

NUMBERS REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED IN THE NORTH STAFFORDSHIRE SUB-DIVISION OF THE WEST MIDLANDS REGION
Males Females
June, 1972 … … 5,582 855
June, 1971 … … 5,016 619
June, 1970 … … 4,121 627

Mr. Ashley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many school leavers he expects to be seeking work in North Staffordshire at the end of the summer term.

Mr. Dudley Smith

About 3,800 young people are expected to leave school for employment at the end of this summer term in North Staffordshire.