HC Deb 29 October 1981 vol 10 c459W

Mr. Concannon asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many school leavers are currently registered as unemployed in Northern Ireland; how many were registered as unemployed last October; and what proportion of the total out of work in October 1981 and October 1980 these two figures represent.

Mr. Adam Butler: The information is as follows:

October Under 18 Over 18 Total Per cent. of

total Un

employed 1981 11,497 8,442 19,939 17.8 1980 8,628 5,329 13,957 15.5

Mr. Concannon asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many young persons who left school last Easter are currently registered as unemployed in Northern Ireland.

Mr. Adam Butler: I regret that this information is not at present available because of changes being made in the method of processing the statistics.