§ 52. Mr. Ronnie CampbellTo ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his latest estimate of the current cost of unemployment in the United Kingdom.
§ Mr. MajorThe estimated expenditure on unemployment and supplementary benefit paid to the unemployed is £6,050 million. In addition, it is estimated that £1,300 million will be paid in housing benefit, a benefit which can continue to be paid if the recipient finds employment.