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20. Dr. J. Dickson Mabon

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what measures he intends to take during 1982 to alleviate unemployment in areas such as Greenock and Port Glasgow.

Mr. Younger

Greenock and Port Glasgow, like other areas facing severe economic problems, will continue to benefit to the fullest extent from regional policy measures.

22. Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the level of unemployment in the Girvan area.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

On 12 January 1982, 887 people were registered as unemployed in the Girvan employment office area, a percentage rate of 20.1 per cent.