Fall in number of unemployed
Unemployment in Scotland has fallen to its lowest for more than 33 years.
The number of people seeking the Jobseeker’s Allowance fell to 69,100 in January down by 2,100 on the previous month and down by more than 12,300 over the year.
At that level it is the lowest since December 1974, said officials.
Other figures showed quarterly unemployment showing little change, although it fell by 9,000 compared to the same quarter last year.
Meanwhile, the numbers in work stood at 2.532 million a fall of 5,000 compared to the previous quarter but a rise of 19,000 over the year.
Scotland Office minister David Cairns said the figures showed the labour market to be "reassuringly stable".
"At a time when there are widespread warnings of a slowdown across the global economy these figures indicate that Scotland is well placed to ride it out," he said.
"The Scottish labour market has consistently performed well thanks to the strong foundations laid by this Government through its robust macroeconomic polices.
"Employment and economic activity levels are up over the year and unemployment levels are down over the year, meaning that more Scots, and their families, are better off as a result of being in work."
Original source : Fife Today Online
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