HC Deb 22 April 1993 vol 223 c162W
Mr. Flynn

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will list the five Welsh constituencies that have recorded the largest increases in unemployment figures in the year 1992–93; and if he will list the percentage changes involved.

Mr. David Hunt

The constituencies that have recorded the largest percentage increases in unemployment are listed in the table:

Constituency Percentage change
Monmouth 22.4
Newport West 16.0
Brecon and Radnor 14.8
Alyn and Deeside 12.0
Cardiff North 11.6

Source: Employment Department.