HC Deb 14 July 1975 vol 895 cc328-9W
Mr. Cyril Smith

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many self-employed have registered as unemployed in each month from March 1974 to June 1975; what percentage of registered self-employed people each of these figures represents; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. John Fraser

No distinction is made between former employees and self-employed persons registered as unemployed and seeking work. Both have open to them the full assistance of the employment and training services provided by the Manpower Services Commission and its agencies.