HC Deb 25 October 1982 vol 29 cc293-4W
Miss Joan Lestor

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the most recent numbers of registered unemployed women in England by regions; what were the figures for the same date in 1979; and what are the respective increases in percentage terms.

Mr. Alison:

The following is the information.

Region Number of females registered as unemployed Percentage increase
September 1979 September 1982
South-East 82,398 229,044 178
East Anglia 9,579 23,982 150
South-West 29,060 60,962 110
West Midlands 46,251 113,073 144
East Midlands 23,264 59,122 154
Yorkshire and Humberside 41,448 92,772 124
North-West 67,875 143,256 111
North 40,421 70,616 75