HC Deb 01 December 1981 vol 14 cc73-4W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries and Food when he next expects to meet the chairman of the Food and Drink Industries Council; and what matters are expected to be discussed.

Dundee Scotland
Duration Numbers registered as unemployed Percentage share Numbers registered as unemployed Percentage share
Up to 52 weeks 10,673 67.8 231,677 71.2
Over 52 and up to 104 weeks 3,127 19.9 57,835 17.8
Over 104 and up to 156 weeks 832 5.3 15,794 4.9
Over 156 weeks 1,113 7.1 20,140 6.2
Total 15,745 100.0 325,446 100.0

Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish tables showing the number of unemployed in Dundee by age group, sex, and, where appropriate, standard industrial classification of last employment.

Mr. Peter Walker

I meet the chairman frequently. The next occasion will be on 9 December when I speak at the Food and Drink Industries' Council seminar on "The Future for Food". Aspects of that subject are likely to be the main topics of discussion.