§ Mr. Adleyasked the Secretary of State for Employment what consultations he has had in respect of his proposed legislation on pre-strike secret balloting rights for workers; and if he will make a statement.
NUMBERS REGISTERED AS UNEMPLOYED AT 11 OCTOBER 1979 Aged under 20 Aged 20–24 Number Percentage of total Number Percentage of total Birkenhead employment office area … … 1,381 19.2 1,420 19.8 Birkenhead travel-to-work area … … 3,030 18.3 2,805 16.9 Great Britain … … 252,129 19.4 242,140 18.6