HC Deb 23 November 1982 vol 32 c411W
Mr. Hudson Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of the adult population of Wales was unemployed during the latest month for which figures are available; and how this compares with the figures for the same month of 1981, 1980 and 1979.

Mr. Wyn Roberts

The information is as follows:

At October each year Adult population* Unemployed†
(thousands) Number (thousands) Percentage
1979 2,049.5 80.1 (3.9)
1980 2,060.8 119.1 (5.8)
1981 2,042.2 158.2 (7.7)
1982 2,089.1 174.1 (8.3)

* Over 18 years mid-year estimates.

† Excluding school leavers.