HC Deb 06 November 1969 vol 790 cc155-6W
3. Mr. Maurice Macmillan

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity whether she will now publish the alternative seasonally-adjusted unemployment figures used by her Department.

32. Mr. Clegg

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if she will now announce the results of her review of the seasonal adjustment of unemployment figures.

34. Mr. Mawby

asked the Secretary of State for Employment and Productivity if she is now able to announce the results of her review of the seasonal adjustment of unemployment figures.

Mr. Dell

A thorough investigation into alternative methods of seasonally adjusting the unemployment series has been undertaken by the Research Unit at the Central Statistical Office, and a report on this is being prepared. No single alternative to the present method will be adopted until the results have been studied. The report is expected to be completed within the next few weeks and the conclusions will be published as soon as possible.