HC Deb 13 July 1982 vol 27 c358W
Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the present level of youth unemployment in Cumbernauld new town.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

On 15 April 1982, the latest date for which information is available, 484 young people under the age of 19 were registered as unemployed at the jobcentre and careers office in the Cumbernauld area.

Mr. Norman Hogg

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons are presently engaged on Manpower Services Commission youth employment schemes in Cumbernauld new town; and what were the figures for 1979, 1980 and 1981.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

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