HC Deb 17 November 1981 vol 13 cc65-6W
20. Mr. Penhaligon

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the percentage of male unemployment in Cornwall; and if he will list those counties that have a higher percentage.

Mr. Alison

At 8 October, the male unemployment rate in Cornwall was 17.2 per cent. The percentage rate was higher in the following counties:

  • West Midlands
  • Shropshire
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  • Humberside
  • Merseyside
  • Tyne and Wear Cleveland
  • Durham
  • Clwyd
  • Gwent
  • Gwynedd
  • Mid-Glamorgan
  • South Glamorgan
  • West Glamorgan
  • Strathclyde
  • Western Isles

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