Unemployment (Hansard, 13 July 1994)

HC Deb 13 July 1994 vol 246 c623W 623W

§ Mr. Barry Jones
To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the change in the numbers of the unemployed since May 1979; and if he will make a statement.

§ Mr. Redwood
On a consistent and seasonally adjusted basis the number of claimant unemployed in Wales was 68,700 in May 1979 and 122,200 in May 1994, an increase of 53,500.