HC Deb 26 May 1988 vol 134 cc326-7W
16. Mr. Tony Lloyd

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what proposals he has to monitor changes in relative unemployment levels among Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland over the next five years; and what goals and timetables he intends to set for reduction of existing inequalities.

27. Mr. Parry

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland whether the Government will set goals and timetables for the eradication of present inequalities in levels of unemployment among Catholics and Protestants in Northern Ireland; and what steps are proposed to monitor changes in relative levels.

Mr. Viggers

The Government's plans for evaluating the impact of our fair employment policies are set out in the White Paper on fair employment which was published yesterday. It would be inappropriate to set targets for unemployment levels.

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