Written question asked by Llew Smith (Labour) on Wednesday, 11 July 2001, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 17 October 2001. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Wednesday, 17 October 2001 on behalf of the Wales Office.

Office of the Secretary of State for Wales

Question: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales, How many job losses have been announced, and how many new jobs have been created, in Blaenau Gwent in the past 12 months. (Failed OPQ) - Inc figures.

Answer: Llew Smith: To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many job losses have been announced, and how many new jobs have been created, in Blaenau Gwent in the past 12 months. [4212] Mr. Paul Murphy: While the figures are not exhaustive, a survey of announcements over the past 12 months suggests that around 1,000 jobs have been lost in Blaenau Gwent and just under 300 new jobs have been announced during this period. While these figures are disappointing, I am pleased to note that the unemployment rate in Blaenau Gwent Unitary Authority has fallen by 0.7 per cent. in the last year.

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