HC Deb 30 March 1982 vol 21 c77W
16. Mr. McNally

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of the work force was unemployed in the Stockport travel-to-work area in May 1979; and what is the present figure.

Mr. Waddington

Percentage rates of unemployment are calculated only for complete travel-to-work areas. The rate for the Manchester travel-to-work area, of which Stockport is a part, was 5.2 per cent. in May 1979 and 12.8 per cent. in March 1982.