HC Deb 14 February 1983 vol 37 c33W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the current number of women unemployed in Scotland; how these figures compare with May 1979; and what has been the percentage increase over the period.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

At 13 January 1983, the total number of unemployed women claimants (the new basis of the unemployment count) in Scotland was 104,844. The estimated corresponding figure for 10 May 1979 was 47,8[...]; and the percentage increase in the number of women unemployed in the period was 119.1 per cent.