HC Deb 14 June 1977 vol 933 cc149-50W
21. Mr. Viggers

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is his estimate of the current trend in the number of persons unemployed.

24. Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people were out of work at the most recent count; and if he will make a statement.

32. Mr. Henderson

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what are the latest unemployment figures; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Booth

I refer the hon. Members to the reply I gave earlier today to a similar Question from my hon. Friend the Member for Bolsover (Mr. Skinner).

35. Mr. Loyden

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what plans he has to bring down the unemployment figures.

Mr. Booth

The Government announced further measures to mitigate unemployment on 29th March 1977. It is estimated that these measures, along with those already announced, will reduce the unemployment register by some 200,000 throughout 1977. The measures are kept under frequent review and further action will be taken as necessary.

36. Mr. Wyn Roberts

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he is satisfied with the latest unemployment figures.

Mr. Golding

No.

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