HC Deb 03 March 1982 vol 19 c150W
Mr. Nicholas Winterton

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer whether he will review the basis on which Her Majesty's Government assess the cost of each person who becomes unemployed in terms of unemployment benefit, social security benefit and lost tax revenue; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Brittan

I am at present considering the basis on which estimates of the Exchequer cost of each person who becomes unemployed are prepared.