A BURY MP welcomed a visit from an employment minister to Bury as the latest jobs figures for the town were announced.

Bury North MP David Nuttall hosted Esther McVey, who also serves as MP for Wirral West, in Merseyside.

Mr Nuttall said 600 fewer people are claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance in Bury North since the last general election in May 2010, a fall of 29 per cent.

Mr Nuttall said: “It is encouraging news that 600 fewer people are relying on benefits in Bury North.

“It is also good news that the number of younger people claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance continues to fall with less than 400 claimants for the first time since the 2010 General Election.”