HC Deb 27 July 1979 vol 971 c670W
Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in theOfficial Report the proportion of those unemployed who do not receive unemployment benefit because of a contribution deficiency because of (a) self-employment, (b) full-time education and (c) other reasons.

Mrs. Chalker

I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as the necessary information has been assembled.

Mr. Field

asked the Secretary of State for Social Services if he will publish in theOfficial Report the proportion of registered unemployed receiving unemployment benefit who were affected by the 85 per cent. earnings ceiling for the most recent date available.

Mrs. Chalker

I shall write to the hon. Member as soon as the necessary information has been assembled.