Unemployment (Hansard, 14 December 1971)

§ 39. Mr. Molloy
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will consider taking steps to establish a national council comprised of both sides of industry and relevant Departments of State in an endeavour to resolve the growing problem of unemployment.

§ Mr. Higgins
My right hon. Friends already meet representatives of the Confederation of British Industry and the Trades Union Congress at the regular meetings of the National Economic Development Council. The council is currently considering a wide range of topics related to inflation, unemployment and economic growth.

§ 44. Mr. William Price
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many telephone calls he has received about unemployment in the West Midlands.

§ Mr. Higgins
No record is kept of the number or subject of telephone calls made to my right hon. Friend.

§ 40. Mr. Douglas
asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer if he will give details of the total sums made available by the Treasury for the attraction of industry to Northern Ireland.

Single man Married couple, no children Married couple, one child under 11

1970–71 Per cent. 1971–72 Per cent. 1970–71 Per cent. 1971–72 Per cent. 1970–71 Per cent. 1971–72 Per cent.

Earnings £ per annum

1,000 … … 18.7 17.5 12.9 12.1 8.2 6.1

1,500 … … 23.1 21.7 19.3 18.1 16.1 14.1

2,000 … … 25.4 23.8 22.5 21.1 20.1 18.1

			Single man	Married couple, no children	Married couple, one child under 11
			1970–71 Per cent.	1971–72 Per cent.	1970–71 Per cent.	1971–72 Per cent.	1970–71 Per cent.	1971–72 Per cent.
Earnings £ per annum
1,000	…	…	18.7	17.5	12.9	12.1	8.2	6.1
1,500	…	…	23.1	21.7	19.3	18.1	16.1	14.1
2,000	…	…	25.4	23.8	22.5	21.1	20.1	18.1