HC Deb 20 June 1985 vol 81 cc215-6W
Mr. Nellist

asked 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. Boyson

The 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

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