West Aberdeenshire and Kincardine MP Andrew Bowie, who is now a member of Westminster’s work and pensions committee is investigating the true unemployment levels in Aberdeenshire.
Andrew Bowie MP said he has submitted questions to the House of Commons library to try and uncover whether true levels of unemployment following the downturn are clear.
He said: “There is a food bank in Banchory, one of the richest parts of the country, but official figures show there are only 30 people claiming out of work benefits.
“I find it unbelievable we have 1.7% unemployment when so many are employed in oil and gas.
“I think there are people struggling and, for whatever reason, failing to get the appropriate support.”
Speaking at the UK Conservative conference in Manchester, Mr Bowie said he wanted to see if there was a solution to help families who could be in need.
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