HC Deb 20 May 1982 vol 24 cc145-6W
Mr. Hooson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the most recent month's average percentage of unemployment in the area covered by the Highlands and Islands Development Board.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

On 15 April 1982 the unemployment percentage rate in the area covered by the Highlands and Islands Development Board, excluding Arran and the Cumbraes for which separate unemployment figures are not available, was 13.5 per cent.

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