§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the percentage change in the number of registered unemployed amongst 18 to 25-year-olds in(a) Dundee, (b) Perth and Kinross and (c) Angus in (i) January, (ii) February, (iii) March and (iv) April in each year since 1986. [43409]
§ Mr. DewarA full analysis of the claimant count statistics by age (and duration) is available quarterly for the months of January, April, July and October. An analysis excluding clerical claims (which currently represent about 1 per cent. of all claims) is available monthly. Information is not readily available for those aged 18 to 25. Information for those aged 18 to 24 is available through the Nomis database in the House of Commons Library. Library staff are ready to assist in accessing the information.
§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the percentage change in the number of registered unemployed in(a) Dundee, (b) Perth and Kinross and (c) Angus in (i) January, (ii) February, (iii) March and (iv) April in each year since 1986. [43410]
§ Mr. DewarInformation is available through the Norris database in the House of Commons Library. Library staff are ready to assist in accessing the information.