HC Deb 20 July 1984 vol 64 cc352-3W
Mr. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people came on to the unemployment register in Scotland during each month for the period 10 June 1983 to June 1984.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The numbers of unemployed people who became benefit claimants during each month from 10 June 1983 to June 1984 are as follows:

Period Total
10 June to 14 July 1983 52,221
15 July to 11 August 1983 34,620
12 August to 8 September 1983 53,550
9 September to 13 October 1983 52,865
14 October to 10 November 1983 38,505
11 November to 8 December 1983 34,928
9 December 1983 to 12 January 1984 49,740
13 January to 9 February 1984 36,641
10 February to 8 March 1984 31,203
9 March to 5 April 1984 33,226
6 April to 10 May 1984 41,249
11 May to 14 June 1984 45,166