HC Deb 30 March 1982 vol 21 c52W
48. Mr. Ray Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the percentage increase in unemployment for the travel-to-work areas of Port Talbot, Newport, Aberdare, Tenby, Shotton and Newtown from May 1979 to February 1982.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The information is as follows:

Travel-to-work area Increase in unemployment May 1979–February 1982 per cent.
Port Talbot 149.1
Newport 128.5
Aberdare 104.8
Tenby 178.6
Shotton 186.9
Newtown 244.8

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