HC Deb 13 January 1986 vol 89 c454W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the level of unemployment in the construction industry in the Belfast travel-to-work area at the latest date both in numbers and on a percentage basis.

Dr. Boyson

At 12 December 1985 there were 8,778 unemployed construction workers in the Belfast travel-to-work area. This represents an estimated 40 per cent. of all construction employees in that area.

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