HC Deb 14 June 1973 vol 857 cc367-8W
Mr. Nicholas Edwards

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the number of unemployed, the percentage of the work force unemployed and the number of unfilled vacancies in Wales in May 1970 and May 1973 respectively.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Following is the information:

Number unemployed Percentage rate of unemployment Unfilled vacancies
May 1970 36,246 3.7 9,079
May 1973 34,718 3.6 12,349

Rates of unemployment are calculated by expressing the numbers unemployed as a percentage of the estimated number of employees, employed and unemployed. The vacancy statistics relate only to notified vacancies remaining unfilled and do not measure the total unsatisfied demand for labour.