HC Deb 28 October 1971 vol 823 c427W
Mr. Carter

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the present methods used to determine levels of unemployment; and what measures he intends to take to produce more accurate statistics.

Mr. Dudley Smith

Yes, I am satisfied with the present methods used to determine the level of registered unemployment and with the accuracy of the figures produced. These figures are obtained by making a complete count at monthly intervals.

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