Rising unemployment shows scale of challenge facing Borders economy
April 21, 2010 1:44 PM
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Originally published by Scottish Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrat candidate Michael Moore has expressed concern over figures released this morning which reveal that the number of people out of work in Scotland increased by 6000 in the three months to February 2010.
According to the Office of National Statistics, the number of people in Scotland that are unemployed now stands at 208,000. This represents an increase of 62,000 from the same period last year.
He has also warned that these latest statistics may mask the true number of people unable to find a job after the number of people of working age across the UK that were economically inactive rose again to a record high of more than 8.1 million.
Commenting, Mr Moore said:
'These figures are more bad news for the Scotland and reveal just how difficult people are finding it to get back to work.
'Despite some claiming that the worst of the downturn has passed, these new statistics reflect what I have been told by businesses around the Borders in recent weeks. Many of our leading companies and their employees are continuing to feel the effects of the financial crisis.
'It is important that those unable to find work are offered the support they need, which is why the Liberal Democrats have pledged to invest in the creation of hundreds of thousands of paid internships and training places around the UK. However, the fact remains that the Government's mismanagement of the economy has left people in the Borders unable to make the choice between employment and further training for themselves.'
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