HC Deb 11 February 1980 vol 978 cc449-50W
Mr. McNamara

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what were the average number of males and females registered as unemployed for the past five years; and what these figures represent in total and percentage terms in Hull, Stoke and the United Kingdom.

Mr. Jim Lester

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the total number of registered unemployed under 21 years in the borough of Walsall; how long they have been unemployed; and what action he intends to take to reduce the amount of youth unemployment in the Black Counry districts of the West Midlands.

Mr. Jim Lester

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.

smaller firms or from organisations representing them.