HC Deb 25 November 1971 vol 826 cc440-1W
Q10. Mr. Carter

asked the Prime Minister what replies he sends to individuals who have written to him on the subject of unemployment.

The Prime Minister

The great majority of such letters have been concerned with individual cases, which I have asked the Department of Employment to follow up. Replies to letters about the general employment situation explain the causes of the present level of unemployment, and describe our measures aimed at bringing it down.

Q14. Mr. Duffy

asked the Prime Minister if he is satisfied with the co-ordination, both nationally and locally, between the Departments of Employment and Health and Social Security in dealing with the problems of continued unemployment and social distress and if he will make a statement.

The Prime Minister

I would refer the hon. Member to the answer I gave last Tuesday to a Question from the hon. Member for Nuneaton (Mr. Leslie Huckfield).—[Vol. 826, c. 1128.]

Q17. Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Prime Minister if he will cancel his proposed visits abroad so long as the unemployment problem persists.

The Prime Minister

No. I shall continue to discharge my responsibilities in international relations as well as at home.