§ Mr. Richard Wainwrightasked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish in the Official Report a table showing the numbers of men and women who have taken early retirement in the years 1977, 1978, 1979 and 1980.
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§ Mr. Jim LesterI assume the hon. Member is referring to the job release scheme. The figures are as follows:
Year Men Women Total 1977 16,721 5,202 21,923 1978 15,492 5,456 20,948 1979 53,160 8,615 61,775 1980 to 31 October 24,999 6,271 31,270