HC Deb 08 March 1982 vol 19 cc322-3W
Mr. Mudd

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many development areas and special development areas have at present a male unemployment level of 25.4 per cent. or over; and if he will list them.

Mr. Alison

At 11 February there were nine areas with development area or special development area status with male unemployment rates of 25.4 per cent. or more. These were:

  • Consett*
  • Falmouth
  • Ilfracombe
  • Irvine*
  • Portree
  • Rhyl
  • Rothesay
  • St. Ives
  • Stornoway

* Travel-to-work area comprising two or more employment office areas.