HC Deb 23 March 1976 vol 908 c147W
Mr. Tierney

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total number of unemployed in Birmingham currently notified to his Department.

Mr. John Fraser

At 12th February 1976, 41,664 people were registered as unemployed in the area covered by the Ashton, Birmingham, Handsworth, Selly Oak, Small Heath, Sutton Coldfield and Washwood Heath employment offices.