§ 19. Mr. NellistTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what is the latest figure for the level of unemployment in Northern Ireland; and what proposals he has to reduce that level.
§ Mr. HanleyAt 13 December 1990 (the latest date for which figures are available) there were 95,570 unemployed claimants in the Province. The Government's economic development strategy for Northern Ireland aims to improve the competitiveness of the Northern Ireland economy and thereby bring about increased profitability and employment.