Labour Statistics (Hansard, 19 February 1986)

HC Deb 19 February 1986 vol 92 c188W 188W

§ Mr. Bell
asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland (1) what was the total number of unemployment benefit claimants, the percentage of the work force unemployed and the number of new unemployment benefit claimants in December and January;
(2) What was the total number of male unemployment benefit claimants, the percentage of the male work force unemployed and the number of new male unemployment benefit claimants in December and January.

§ Dr. Boyson
The information is as follows:

Unemployed claimants in Northern Ireland at 9 January 1986

Duration of Unemployment Number^*

(a) More than 3 months 100,191

(b) More than 6 months 80,587

(c) More than 1 year 60,317

(d) More than 2 years 40,826

^* Figures are not mutually exclusive; for example those unemployed more than 1 year are included in the number unemployed more than 3 months.

Unemployed claimants in Northern Ireland at 9 January 1986
Duration of Unemployment	Number^*
(a) More than 3 months	100,191
(b) More than 6 months	80,587
(c) More than 1 year	60,317
(d) More than 2 years	40,826