§ Mr. FlynnTo ask the Secretary of State for Social Security how much is unemployment benefit for a single person and a couple as a proportion of average net male earnings in 1989–90; and if he will estimate similar figures for 1990–91.
§ Mrs. Gillian ShephardThe information for April 1989 is available from table 6.1b of the Department's"Abstract of Statistics for Index of Retail Prices, Average Earnings, Social Security Benefits and Contributions." A copy of this publication is in the Library. The information for April 1990 cannot be estimated until the earnings figures for April 1990 are known.