AM WELCOMES ANOTHER FALL IN UNEMPLOYMENT IN WALES
Carl Sargeant, AM for Alyn and Deeside, is welcoming the news that the number of people claiming unemployment benefit in Wales has fallen to its lowest level for 33 years. Labour Market Statistics released by the ONS (Office of National Statistics) today show that the number of people on unemployment benefit is down by 3,700 since January 2007 to 38,500 – a fall of 8.8%. This is the lowest level since February 1975. Mr Sargeant said: “These figures speak volumes about the robustness of the Welsh economy – especially when you consider that the number of people on unemployment benefit in Wales now stands at 38,500 as compared to 170,000 in the mid-eighties and an average of 122,000 during the 1979 to 1997 period.“The Assembly Government’s economic policies are bearing fruit, and across the UK we are making progress toward achieving full employment.”v
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