Scotland’s unemployment level has fallen to a 33-year low, figures revealed today.
The number of people seeking the Jobseeker's Allowance fell to 69,100 in January - down by 2100 on the previous month and by more than 12,300 over the year.
Officials said it was the lowest level since December 1974.
Other figures showed little change in quarterly unemployment, although it fell by 9000 compared with the same quarter last year.
Meanwhile, the numbers in work stood at 2.532million - a fall of 5000 compared with the previous quarter but a rise of 19,000 over the year.
Scotland Office Minister David Cairns said the figures showed the labour market to be "reassuringly stable".
He added: "At a time when there are widespread warnings of a slowdown across the global economy these figures indicate Scotland is well placed to ride it out.
"The Scottish labour market has consistently performed well, thanks to the strong foundations laid by this Government through its robust macroeconomic polices.
"Employment and economic activity levels are up over the year and unemployment levels are down over the year.
"It means that more Scots, and their families, are better off as a result of being in work."
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