HC Deb 29 July 1975 vol 896 c421W
56. Mr. Ralph Howell

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services what percentage of those classified as unemployed receive (a) unemployment benefit and (b) receive only unemployment benefit at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. O'Malley

Of the total number registered as unemployed on 12th May 1975, 49.1 per cent. were in receipt of unemployment benefit and 37.3 per cent. were in receipt of unemployment benefit only.