HC Deb 04 December 1979 vol 975 cc105-6W
19. Mr. Flannery

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

Mr. Jim Lester

At 8 November the number of people registered as unemployed in Great Britain was 1,292,284.

I refer the hon. Member to the reply given earlier to my hon. Friend the Member for Melton (Mr. Latham).

26. Mr. Brotherton

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the number of persons unemployed on the latest available date.

Mr. Jim Lester

At 8 November the number of people registered as unemployed in Great Britain was 1,292,284.