HC Deb 20 July 1981 vol 9 cc52-3W
Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest unemployment number and rate amongst males and females in the Birmingham travel-to-work area; and how this compares with April 1979.

Mr. Peter Morrison

At June 1981, the numbers of males and females registered as unemployed in the Birmingham travel-to-work area were 72,017 and 24,312, respectively. The unemployment rates were 17.0 per cent. for males and 8.8 per cent. for females. The corrresponding figures at April 1979 were 29,469 males (6.9 per cent.) and 10,806 females (4.0 per cent.) The figures include school leavers and are not seasonally adjusted.

Mr. Rooker

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons in the Birmingham travel-to-work area are covered by the special employment and training measures at the latest date.

Mr. Peter Morrison

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