HC Deb 22 June 1984 vol 62 c286W
Mr. Ernie Ross

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what number and percentage of both unemployed men and women in Dundee have been out of work for (a) over 52 weeks and up to 104 weeks, (b) over 104 weeks and up to 156 weeks and (c) over 156 weeks.

Mr. Allan Stewart

The information requested, which is set out in the table, relates to the number of unemployed claimants in the Dundee jobcentre area on 5 April 1984, the latest date for which information is available.

Male unemployment Female unemployment
Number per cent. Number per cent.
Over 52 weeks and up to 104 weeks 1,901 18.1 951 17.3
Over 104 weeks and up to 156 weeks 1,074 10.2 414 7.5
Over 156 weeks 1,795 17.1 404 7.4