HC Deb 17 February 1992 vol 204 c51W
20. Mr. Ray Powell

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what number of persons are now registered unemployed in Wales; and what was the number registered as unemployed in Wales in February 1979.

Mr. David Hunt

In January 1992, the seasonally adjusted unemployment figure for Wales was 123,600. The comparable figure for February 1979 was 70,500.

25. Mr. Roy Hughes

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales if he will state the number of male unemployed in Newport, Gwent and Wales at the latest available date.

Mr. David Hunt

In January 1992, there were 5,712, 16,063 and 101,149 unemployed male claimants in the Newport district, Gwent and Wales respectively.