§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people are currently registered as unemployed in Scotland; and what has been the percentage increase in unemployment since May 1979.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherAt 11 November 1982, the most recent date for which Information is available, seasonally adjusted unemployment in Scotland stood at 309,300 or 14.2 per cent. The comparable figure for May 1979 was 165,900 or 7.3 per cent. Between May 1979 and November 1982 therefore seasonally adjusted unemployment has increased by 86.4 per cent.
§ Mr. Wardellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish in the Official Report, for October 1979 520W and October 1982, respectively, the unemployment figures for (a) Scotland and (b) each region of Scotland, separately distinguishing males and females, by age, using the following categories: (i) under 18 years, (ii) 18 years, (iii) 19 years, (iv) 20 to 24 years, (v) 25 to 29 years, (vi) 30 to 34 years, (vii) 35 to 44 years, (viii) 45 to 49 years, (ix) 50 to 54 years, (x) 55 to 59 years, (xi) 60 to 64 years, (xii) 65 years and over and (xiii) the total for all ages, and disaggregating each of the age categories into the following categories of the weekly duration of unemployment: (a) one or less, (b) over one and up to two, (c) over two and up to four, (d) over four and up to six, (e) over six and up to eight, (f) over eight and up to 13, (g) over 13 and up to 26, (h) over 26 and up to 39, (i) over 39 and up to 52, (j) over 52 and up to 65, (k) over 65 and up to 78, (l) over 78 and up to 104, (m) over 104 and up to 156, (n) over 156 and (o) the total.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherI shall send the information to the hon. Member as soon as possible and place a copy in the Library of the House.