HC Deb 15 June 1973 vol 857 cc384-5W
Mr. Leadbitter

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what estimate he has made of the level of unemployment benefits and earnings-related benefits in Hartlepool, on the assumption of the Hartlepool Steelworks being closed, that his Department would be expected to pay on the total work force, and two-thirds of this force for one week and one year, respectively.

Mr. Chichester-Clark

None. Even if these assumptions were accepted, my Department does not have the information on which such estimates could be made.