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Scottish Secretary comments on latest Labour Market Statistics
New ONS figures on Scotland's labour market published
Secretary of State for Scotland Alister Jack
Responding to the latest LMS publication the Secretary of State for Scotland, Alister Jack, said:
“The unemployment rate in Scotland remains near record lows and the labour market continues to be resilient in the face of significant economic challenges.
“The UK Government is focused on halving inflation, reducing debt and growing the economy. That includes investing more than £2.2 billion across Scotland through our ambitious levelling up agenda to create jobs and opportunities, and boost trade and investment.”
Published 16 May 2023