asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will give the gross figures for those claiming unemployment benefit, and the percentage of the work force this represents for (a) Ayr travel-to-work area,(b) Cumnock and Sanquhar travel-to-work area and (c) Girvan travel-to-work area for each month since May 1979 to the latest available date.

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.