HC Deb 08 March 1982 vol 19 c318W
Mr. Anderson

asked the Secretary of State for Industry how many parts of the United Kingdom with intermediate area status have a male unemployment level in excess of 20.3 per cent. ; and if he will name them.

Mr. MacGregor

On the basis of the February unemployment figures there are 12 such intermediate areas:

  • Whitby
  • Tenby
  • Tywyn
  • Mablethorpe
  • Southport
  • Ormskirk
  • Bridlington
  • Skegness
  • Buckie
  • Torbay
  • Rochdale
  • Forres