§ 24. Mr. Wareingasked the Paymaster General how many people are currently unemployed on Merseyside; and if will make a statement.
§ Mr. LangOn 10 April 1986, the number of unemployed claimants in the Merseyside metropolitan area was 140,371.
The Government's economic strategy is providing the climant of low inflation and sustained growth which is the only sensible way to secure real jobs on Merseyside and elsewhere.
Furthermore, Merseyside will benefit from the new package of measures announced in the Budget to accelerate the growth of erterprise, boost employment opportunities for the young and help the long-term unemployed find work.