HC Deb 02 July 1984 vol 63 c58W
Mr. Leighton

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what are the levels of unemployment pay and the principles on which it is based in the Organisation for Economic Co-operation and Development countries.

Dr. Boyson

Information as to the level of unemployment pay and the principles on which it is based in the countries of the European Community, Portugal and Spain is contained in the Department's publication, "Tables of Social Benefit Systems in the Member States of the European Communities, Portugal and Spain (position at 1 January 1983)". Information for the other OECD countries is contained in "Social Security Programs Throughout The World 1981", published by the United States, Department of Health and Human Services. Copies of both publications are in the Library.