HC Deb 13 March 1981 vol 1000 c423W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest employment activity rate for England.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The latest estimate of economic activity ratesߞemployed plus unemployedߞof the population over 16 in England is 62 per cent, for 1979. Corresponding percentages for males and females are 78 and 47 respectively.