Edinburgh (Unemployment Statistics)

Mr. Strang
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people were unemployed in each employment exchange in the Edinburgh travel-to-work area in October 1981 and October 1982, respectively.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher
The information is set out in the attached table: --
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Note:

Edinburgh 1—South St. Andrew Street Jobcentre

Edinburgh 2—Shandwick Place Jobcentre

Edinburgh 3—Wester Hailes Jobcentre

Mr. Strang
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what percentage of (a) males, (b) females and (c) all people was unemployed in the Edinburgh travel-to-work area in October 1981 and October 1982, respectively.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher
The information is set out in the attached table: -----------------
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|8 October 1981 |
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|14 October 1982|
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Note:

The Edinburgh travel-to-work area comprises the employment office areas of Edinburgh, Leith, Portobello, Dalkeith, Loanhead, Musselburgh and Penicuik.