HC Deb 19 December 1974 vol 883 c519W
Mr. Bulmer

asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether the basis on which the unemployment figures are compiled by his Department has changed since 1st March 1974; and, if so, in what way.

Mr. John Fraser

No. The count of unemployed is still based on the number of persons registered as unemployed and capable of and available for work.

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