HC Deb 08 April 1981 vol 2 c292W
23. Dr. Bray

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the percentage of unemployment in North Lanarkshire; and what has been its increase over the past year.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

On 12 March 1981, the unemployment rate in the North Lanarkshire travel-to-work area was 18.3per cent. Over the year since March 1980, unemployment in the area has increased by 43 per cent.

24. Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will make a statement on the current unemployment situation in Scotland.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

I refer the hon. Member to reply given by my right hon. Friend earlier today to the right hon. Member for Rutherglen (Mr. MacKenzie)