HC Deb 19 October 1993 vol 230 cc207-8W
12. Mr. Kynoch

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of people becoming unemployed return to employment within a month, three months, and six months, according to the latest available figures.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Of those becoming claimant unemployed about a quarter leave unemployment within a month, almost half within three months and nearly two thirds within six months. The majority leaving claimant unemployment go into jobs.

17. Mr. Cox

To ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the number of(a) men and (b) women registered as unemployed in the Greater London area on 1 October.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

Claimant unemployment figures for 14 October will be published on 18 November.