§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what was the total number of people out of work in (a) Wales and (b) Alyn and Deeside for the last year for which figures are available; and what proportion of these are (i) under 25 years old, (ii) 25 to 40 years old and (iii) 41 to 60 years old.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsNumbers of unemployed claimants at October 1986 for Wales and Alyn and Deeside are given in the following table. The precise age bands requested are not available.
Claimant's Age Wales Alyn and Deeside per cent. per cent. Under 25 years 36.7 35.0 25–39 years 33.3 32.9 40–59 years 28.3 30.1 All ages 174,105 4,034
§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many people in Wales have been out of work for (a) less than six months, (b) six months to a year, (c) one to two years and (d) over two years and (e) over five years; and what measures he has to assist the long-term unemployed to find work in Wales.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe numbers of people in Wales who have been unemployed for the duration requested are given in the following table. The data relate to October 1986.
Duration of unemployment Up to six months 72,424 Over six months to one year 28,638 Over one year to two years 26,208 Over two years 46,835 Over five years1 14,897 1 "Over five years" are also included in the "over two years" Category. The Government's specific and comprehensive programme of measures to help the long-term unemployed is focused on the restart programme and includes the community programme, the voluntary projects 37W programme, the enterprise allowance scheme, as well as job-clubs and training course. All these have a proven record in helping people back into work.