§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Social Services (1) further to his answer to the hon. Member for Aberdeen, South on 8th July 1977, regarding
Unemployment benefit disallowed altogether Unemployment benefit disallowed for up to six weeks Decisions given by insurance officers stationed at Not available for employment Restricted availability for employment* Left employment voluntarily Bournemouth … 44 15 1,400 Bristol … 80 28 1,814 Exeter … 14 5 1,383 Gloucester … 32 4 1,299 Plymouth … 25 14 1,674 Total for South-West Region … 195 66 7,570 * Occupations to which claimants may have restricted themselves not known.