The key numbers
BATLEY AND SPEN
l Number of JSA allowance claims in December 2011 – 3,149;
l Claimants aged 18-24 accounted for 1,090 claims;
l Claimants aged 25-49 accounted for 1,615 claims;
l Those over 50 made 430 claims;
l Those out of work for up to six months accounted for 2,010 claims last month.
DEWSBURY AND MIRFIELD
l Number of JSA allowance claims in December 2011 – 2,724;
l Claimants aged 18-24 accounted for 970 claims;
l Claimants aged 25-49 accounted for 1,385 claims;
l Those over 50 made 350 claims;
l Those out of work for up to six months accounted for 1,805 claims last month.