HC Deb 02 March 1972 vol 832 cc151-2W
67. Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons included in the unemployed total receive neither unemployment benefit or supplementary allowances; and if he will make a statement on the circumstances in which this occurs.

scious of the personal hardship which the present unacceptable level of unemployment involves for people who are out of work and their families. Manchester should benefit from the extensive measures we have introduced to stimulate the national economy. We will continue to make every effort to reduce unemployment there and throughout the country.