§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what was the level of unemployment for the Liverpool, Riverside constituency at the latest available date; and where Liverpool, Riverside stands in the list of constituencies ranked by level of unemployment.
§ Miss WiddecombeIn February 1994, unadjusted claimant unemployment in the Liverpool, Riverside constituency was 7,019. Only unemployment rates provide meaningful rankings for areas, such as parliamentary constituencies, with different sized work forces. Official unemployment rates are not available below travel-to-work areas.
§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment what steps he is taking to reduce unemployment in(a) Merseyside and (b) Liverpool; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Michael ForsythThe overall policy of the Department is to promote a free and flexible labour market that is designed to help encourage employment in Merseyside and Liverpool, as in all areas.