HC Deb 01 March 1983 vol 38 cc88-9W
Mr. Arthur Lewis

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will investigate the reasons for the discrepancy between the number of unemployed persons finding jobs and the number of job vacancies advertised with a view to reducing the number of unemployed.

Mr. Peter Morrison

I am not clear about the nature of the discrepancy the hon. Member has in mind, but if he writes to me giving details of his concerns I shall of course consider them.

Mr. Skinner

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the average rise in unemployment per month during the last nine months.

Mr. Alison

In the nine months from April 1982 to January 1983 the number of unemployed claimants in the United Kingdom, excluding school leavers and seasonally adjusted, increased by an average of 30,000 per month.