Long-term Unemployed (Hansard, 12 November 1982)

HC Deb 12 November 1982 vol 31 c295W 295W

§ Mr. Austin Mitchell
asked the Secretary of State for Employment whether he will bring up to date the information in his answer of 1 December 1981, Official Report, c. 80, concerning the number of long-term unemployed.

§ Mr. Alison
The following is the information for the United Kingdom at October 1982.

Duration of unemployment Number

Over 52 and up to 104 weeks 693,290

Over 104 and up to 156 weeks 278,523

Over 156 weeks 197,745

Duration of unemployment	Number
Over 52 and up to 104 weeks	693,290
Over 104 and up to 156 weeks	278,523
Over 156 weeks	197,745