Sir Edward Leigh, the Member of Parliament for the Gainsborough Constituency, has welcomed the latest statistics that show an improving situation with regard to employment with in the constituency.

Since November last year the number of unemployment people within the constituency has reduced 13% down to 1,070 persons now. Since 2010 the total level of unemployment has fallen by 40% from 1,771. Sir Edward commented:

“It is very good news that the unemployment rate has dropped to just 4.8% nationally – the lowest rate for ten years. The figures also show that the number of women in employment remains at a record high and youth unemployment continues to fall. Average wages, excluding bonuses, grew by 2.6% last year. Nevertheless such good news is of little comfort to those who are out of work this Christmas and I will continue to work hard with my colleague in government to make sure that as many people as possible have the security of employment, the dignity and self-worth it brings.”