HC Deb 21 May 1981 vol 5 c141W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will give for 4 May 1979, 1980 and 1981 the numbers of unemployed in the London borough Newham.

Mr. Peter Morrison

The following are the numbers registered as unemployed in the area covered by the Canning Town, East Ham and Stratford employment offices, which closely corresponds to the London borough of Newham, at the count dates in May 1979 and May 1980. Figures for May 1981 will be available from 28 May.

10 May 1979 5,408
8 May 1980 6,407