§ 21. Mr. Jonathan EvansTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what effect there has been on unemployment levels in the area covered by the valleys initiative since the scheme was launched.
§ Mr. David HuntThe unemployment rate in the valleys is 8.3 per cent. lower than it was in 1988 when the programme for the valleys began. United Kingdom unemployment is now more than 20 per cent. higher than it was in 1988 when the programme for the valleys began.