§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) how many people were unemployed in Northern Ireland at the latest date; and what were the figures for June 1979;
(2) what was the percentage of the working population who were unemployed at the latest date; and what were the figures for June 1979.
§ Mr. Butler[pursuant to his reply, 28 February 1984, c. 142]: The information is as follows:
Number of unemployed claimants Percentage of all employees June 1979 59,600 10.4 February 1984 122,537 22
§ Mr. Parryasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people were unemployed in the Province for one year, two years and three years, respectively, at the latest date.
§ Mr. Butler[pursuant to his reply, 28 February 1984, c. 142]: The information is as follows:
Duration of unemployment Number of unemployed claimants Over 1 year and up to 2 years 23,090 Over 2 years and up to 3 years 12,420 Over 3 years 20,538 Note: This information is as at 12 January 1984.