HC Deb 09 July 1985 vol 82 c404W
80. Mr. Ron Brown

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many young people under the age of 25 years are currently unemployed in the Edinburgh travel-to-work area.

Mr. Allan Stewart

At 11 April 1985, the latest date for which information is available, there were 14,126 unemployed claimants under the age of 25 years in the Edinburgh travel-to-work area.

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 15 June 1984 to June 1985.

Mr. Allan Stewart

I refer the hon. Member to my right hon. Friend's letter of 22 October 1984. Information on the number of people becoming unemployed and claiming benefit during the periods requested is available in the Library.

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