HC Deb 27 January 1983 vol 35 c501W
Mr. Winnick

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many in (a) the west midlands, (b) the black country area and (c) the Walsall travel-to-work area have now been unemployed for over 12 months; and if he will give the figures for January 1979, January 1980, January 1981 and January 1982, respectively, and the differences in percentage terms.

Mr. Alison

I shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.