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Scottish unemployment falls again Scottish unemployment falls again
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Unemployment in Scotland fell by 14,000 to 207,000 between September and November, according to the latest official figures.Unemployment in Scotland fell by 14,000 to 207,000 between September and November, according to the latest official figures.
The number of people in jobs in Scotland also fell by 24,000 over the three-month period.The number of people in jobs in Scotland also fell by 24,000 over the three-month period.
Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed the Scottish jobless rate standing at 7.8%, above the UK average of 7.7%.Office for National Statistics (ONS) data showed the Scottish jobless rate standing at 7.8%, above the UK average of 7.7%.
The number of people in employment in Scotland now stands at 2,466,000.The number of people in employment in Scotland now stands at 2,466,000.
The latest fall in the number of jobless follows a drop of 19,000 recorded in last month's official figures.The latest fall in the number of jobless follows a drop of 19,000 recorded in last month's official figures.
The claimant count, based on the number of people claiming Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA), fell by 1,400 in November to 137,500 in December.The claimant count, based on the number of people claiming Job Seeker's Allowance (JSA), fell by 1,400 in November to 137,500 in December.
The figure is down by 4,400 on December 2011.The figure is down by 4,400 on December 2011.
Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said: "It is encouraging to see unemployment falling by 14,000 in Scotland over the last three months and 4,400 fewer people claiming Job Seeker's Allowance compared to last year.Scottish Secretary Michael Moore said: "It is encouraging to see unemployment falling by 14,000 in Scotland over the last three months and 4,400 fewer people claiming Job Seeker's Allowance compared to last year.
"There is no room for complacency as we get to grips with the wider challenges."There is no room for complacency as we get to grips with the wider challenges.
"The UK government will continue working hard to get more people back into work and keep its focus on maintaining a stable and growing economy.""The UK government will continue working hard to get more people back into work and keep its focus on maintaining a stable and growing economy."
'Direct action'
Finance Secretary John Swinney said the "strong performance" in youth unemployment was particularly welcome.
"We have lower youth unemployment, higher youth employment and lower youth inactivity than the UK," he said.
"What's more, this month's release sees the largest annual drop in the youth unemployment rate since the data series began in 2006.
"However, we must continue to work to boost employment and the Scottish government is taking direct action by investing in our infrastructure and maintaining the most competitive business environment anywhere in the UK."