§ Mr. Nellistasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people in Northern Ireland have been unemployed for (a) one to two years, (b) two to three years, (c) three to four years, (d) four to five years, (e) five to six years, (f) six to seven years and g) over seven years.
§ Dr. BoysonThe table shows duration of unemployment in Northern Ireland at 9 May 1985. A breakdown of persons unemployed for more than five years is not available.
Duration Number unemployed One to two years 20,958 Two to three years 13,774 Three to four years 8,821 Four to five years 7,509 Over five years 10,591