HC Deb 16 May 1978 vol 950 c164W
Mr. Geraint Howells

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what proportion of those currently unemployed in Ceredigion, Dyfed and Wales, respectively, are under 25 years old; and what were the corresponding figures for the last three years.

Mr. John Morris

The latest information relates to 12th January 1978, when the proportions were 32.4 per cent. for Ceredigion, 35.7 per cent. for Dyfed and 38.5 per cent. for Wales. The corresponding proportions for January 1977 were 33.8 per cent., 36.7 per cent. and 38.3 per cent. respectively and for January 1976 36.6 per cent., 37.6 per cent. and 37.4 per cent. respectively. Figures for January 1975 are not available.