§ Mr. John L. MarshallTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment by how much unemployment has fallen in the last two years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. LeeIn January 1989 the level of unemployment, seasonally adjusted, in the United Kingdom was 1,988,100 compared with 3,051,300 in January 1987, a fall of 1,063,200 on a consistent basis. Unemployment is now at its lowest level for eight years.