HC Deb 27 February 1978 vol 945 cc2-3W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment to what extent the statement by the President of the European Commission that between the present and 1985 the current 6½ million unemployed in the Common Market will increase to 15½ million will affect Great Britain's employment situation.

Mr. John Grant

I am not aware of any statement by the European Economic Commission that unemployment in the Community will rise to 15½ million in 1985.