HC Deb 01 February 1979 vol 961 c514W
Mr. Jim Callaghan

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

Mr. Golding

On 11 January, the unemployment rate in Great Britain was 6 per cent. and 1,391,220 people were registered as unemployed.

In order to reduce unemployment we must not relax our efforts to reduce inflation and improve our industrial performance.