§ Mr. Ralph Howellasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the estimated average annual cost to the State of each unemployed man, taking into account unemployment benefit, supplementary allowances and other means-tested benefits, together with income tax rebates and loss of revenue from income tax and national insurance contributions.
§ Mr. Joel BarnettI refer the hon. Member to the answer given yesterday to the hon. Member for Brentford and Isleworth (Mr. Hayhoe).