Labour Statistics (Hansard, 15 December 1987)

HC Deb 15 December 1987 vol 124 c448W 448W

§ 98. Mr. Dunnachie
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the latest figures for unemployment in the Glasgow, Pollock constituency.

§ Mr. Lang
On 8 October 1987 the number of unemployed claimants in the Glasgow, Pollock parliamentary constituency was 6,856.

§ 99. Dr. Reid
To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give the latest figure for unemployment in manufacturing industry in the Motherwell, North constituency.

§ Mr. Lang
Information on unemployment by industry grouping is not available. However, the total number unemployed in the Motherwell, North constituency in October 1987 was 5,610; this represents a fall of 1,063, or 16 per cent., since October 1986.