HC Deb 08 March 1983 vol 38 c372W
43. Mr. Woolmer

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the total number of persons unemployed in the United Kingdom, including school leavers, at the latest available date; and by how much this has increased since May 1979.

Mr. Alison

At February 1983, the total number of unemployed claimants in the United Kingdom, including school leavers and not seasonally adjusted, was 3,199,412, an increase of 1,980,512 since May 1979.