HC Deb 25 June 1996 vol 280 c115W
Mr. Wigley

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his latest estimate of the total number of people in Wales who are currently unemployed whose preference for employment has been indicated as the construction industry. [33750]

Mr. Hague

In April 1996, the Employment Service recorded some 5,900 unemployed claimants in Wales who sought skilled construction work.