HC Deb 27 February 1973 vol 851 cc311-2W
32. Mr. Sillars

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total and percentage increase in Scottish unemployment between February of this year and June 1970.

Mr. Dudley Smith

After seasonal adjustment, the numbers unemployed in Scotland this month were greater by 24,100 than in June 1970. On the same basis, the unemployment rates were respectively 5.2 per cent. and 4.1 per cent. The figures are provisional.

Mr. Wolrige-Gordon

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the most recent available figures relating to unemployment in the North-East of Scotland; and if he will specify the categories and numbers of workers unemployed.

Mr. Dudley Smith

On 12th February there were 5,629 people unemployed in the North East Planning Region of Scotland. Of these, 4,298 were men, 89 were boys, 1,113 were women and 129 were girls. The figures are provisional.