§ Mr. Onslowasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) how many people, currently resident in Scotland and Wales, respectively, are likely to take up residence in England during the period 1976 to 1985;
(2) how many people, currently resident in England and Scotland, respectively, are likely to take up residence in Wales during the period 1976 to 1985.
Unemployment benefit disallowed altogether Unemployment benefit disallowed for up to six weeks Year Not available for employment Left employment voluntarily Neglected opportunity of employment Refusal of suitable employment Refusal of training 1970 … 10,000 381,000 1,200 18,000 100 1971 … 10,000 279,000 1,100 14,000 100 1972 … 10,000 297,000 2,000 14,000 300 1973 … 9,000 338,000 1,000 15,000 200 1974 … 9,000 371,000 1,100 10,000 100 1975 … 10,000 388,000 500 5,000 100 Note: Decisions given on review or appeal are not included.
§ Mr. Hal Millerasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people drawing unemployment benefit at 31st December 1975 were better off financially when unemployed than when they were working; and what were the correspond-
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§ Mr. MeacherThere are so many uncertainties about population movement, especially in the future, that it is not possible to make any useful estimate of the kind sought.