HC Deb 13 January 1977 vol 923 c558W
8. Mr. McCusker

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people were unemployed in Northern Ireland on 31st December 1976.

Mr. Concannon

On 9th December 1976, which is the latest date for which figures are available, the total number of unemployed in Northern Ireland was 55,101, or 10.4 per cent. of all employees.