HC Deb 10 April 1987 vol 114 cc442-3W
Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Paymaster General(1) what is his estimate for the United Kingdom for June 1983 and presently of(a) the number of married women or cohabitees who are out of work but not included in the benefit claimants monthly count and(b) the number of married men or cohabitees who are out of work but not included in the benefit claimants monthly count;

(2) how many persons over 60 years he estimates to be out of work but not required to register as unemployed to claim benefit for the following dates: June 1983, February 1986 and February 1987.

Mr. Lee

The information requested is not available.

Mr. Gordon Brown

asked the Paymaster General what new proposals he is considering, or what consultations are taking place, in relation to the accuracy of the monthly count of unemployed benefit claimants.

Mr. Lee

There are no such proposals being considered or consultations taking place.

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