HC Deb 18 November 1982 vol 32 c272W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the latest percentage level of unemployment in the Belfast travel-to-work area; and what were the comparable figures for November 1979.

Mr. Adam Butler

At 14 October 1982, the percentage rate of unemployment in the Belfast travel-to-work area was 18.8 per cent. At 8 November 1979 the figure was 9 per cent.