HC Deb 02 April 1985 vol 76 c557W
Mr. Parry

asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the level of unemployment in the Province at the latest date; and what were the figures for June 1979.

Dr. Boyson

[pursuant to his reply, 1 April 1985]: The information is as follows:

June 1979 February 1985
Number of unemployed claimants 59,600 122,957
Unemployed claimants as a percentage of all employees 10.3 21.2