The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

1983-1987 Parliament

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Unemployment Benefit – 20 June 1986

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Unemployment Benefit on 20th June 1986.


Mr. Hancock Asked the Secretary of State for Social Services, what is the cost over the most recent period of 12 months for which figures are available of unemployment and other benefits related to unemployment in Portsmouth.

Mr. Major I regret that this information is not available.