HC Deb 23 November 1982 vol 32 c434W
61. Mr. Duffy

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people are currently unemployed in the Sheffield travel-to-work area; and what was the total in May 1979.

Mr. Alison

At October 1982, the number of people registered as unemployed in the Sheffield travel-to-work area was 42,554. The corresponding figure at May 1979 was 13,273. At October 1982, the number of unemployed claimants—from now on the count is based on claimants—was 39,367.

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