HC Deb 05 July 1983 vol 45 cc78-9W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland if he will make a statement on the latest unemployment figures for the Province.

Mr. Butler

At 9 June 1983, there were 113,411 unemployed claimants in Northern Ireland, which is 20.3 per cent. of all employees, a decrease of 1,542 since last month. This reduction is accounted for in part by 1,100 males aged 60 and over no longer having to register at social security offices as a result of Budget measures.