HC Deb 02 February 1981 vol 998 c34W
Mr. Cook

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if, in the light of the Prime Minister's statement during Question Time on Thursday 29 January, he will publish in the Official Report the annualised cost to the public sector of the current level of unemployment, itemised by increased benefit payments and reduced tax and national insurance contributions.

Mr. Brittan

I shall let the hon. Member have a reply as soon as possible.