The number of people out of work in Scotland has risen

The International Labour Organisation figure increased to 147,000 over the three-month period, but was still 2,000 down on last year's figure.

Other statistics showed a 3,000 fall in the number of people in employment over the last quarter, although the figure was still 7,000 higher than in 2005.

The employment rate rose to 75.3%, outperforming the rest of the UK.

The Labour Force Survey figures put the overall Scottish employment figure at 2,464,000.

Scotland Office Minister David Cairns said the figures showed the Scottish jobs market remained "fundamentally strong".

Mr Cairns said it was disappointing to see a rise in the jobless total in the last quarter.

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However, he added: "Behind these figures lie stories of considerable improvements in the lives of individuals and communities.

"We must maintain our efforts with policies such as the New Deal to help those who are not working but can do, get into employment."

There were 89,000 people out of work and claiming Jobseeker's Allowance (JSA) in June this year.

This represented a marginal increase over the month and an increase of 2,700 over the year.