HC Deb 03 June 1981 vol 5 cc355-6W
Mrs. Renée Short

asked the Secretary of State for Employment (1) how many persons have been unemployed in the Wolverhampton travel-to-work area for (a) up to three months, (b) up to six months, (c) up to nine months, (d) up to 12 months, (e) up to 18 months, (f) up to two years and (g) over two years;

(2) what increases in numbers and percentages of unemployed (a) men, (b) women and (c) young people have taken place in (i) Wolverhampton and (ii) the West Midlands since the Government took office.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.