HC Deb 20 February 1986 vol 92 c317W
Mr. Sean Hughes

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many persons aged 16, 17 and 18 years, respectively, are presently claiming (a) supplementary and (b) other unemployment benefit in the borough of Knowsley.

Mr. Major

The table shows the number of people aged 16, 17 and 18 respectively claiming unemployment benefit in the borough of Knowsley at 9 January 1986—the latest figures available.

Number claiming unemployment benefit
Age Number
16 246
17 898
18 1,150

I regret that similar information is not available for persons claiming supplementary benefit.

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