Bath MP Don Foster has welcomed the news that the number of unemployed claimants in Bath has fallen over the past year.
The number of unemployed claimants in the Bath constituency in September 2013 was 1,135. This represents a rate of 2.6% of the economically active population aged 16 to 64.
The number of claimants is 209 lower than in September 2012 and 26 lower than in August 2013.
Commenting, Don Foster MP said: “This drop in unemployed claimants is a good indicator of the progress being made that our economy is recovering and people are returning to work. However there is more work to do”
“These figures reflect the national trend that has seen unemployment fall once again.”
“The Liberal Democrats in government have helped business create more than 1 million private sector jobs and over one million apprenticeships.”
Councillor Paul Crossley, Liberal Democrat Councillor for Southdown and leader of the Council, added: “The drop in unemployment is great news. Investing for growth and jobs for local people are top priorities for the Council; we are working to increase the diversity of employment opportunities in the area – particularly in the ICT, creative and engineering sectors.”
