Written question asked by Hywel Francis (Labour) on Monday, 3 March 2008, in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 5 March 2008. It was answered by Lord Murphy of Torfaen (Labour) on Tuesday, 11 March 2008 on behalf of the Wales Office.
Unemployment
- Question
- To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what recent discussions he has had with the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on the level of economic inactivity in Wales; and if he will make a statement.
- Answer
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I have regular discussions with Cabinet colleagues including the Secretary of State for Work and Pensions on a range of issues affecting Wales, including the economy and related matters.In February 2008, the economic inactivity level in Wales fell by 9,000 to 439,000, while the economic inactivity rate in Wales was 24.6 per cent., down 0.5 percentage points from a year earlier.
Secondary information
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- Written question
- Reference
- 192084; 473 c204-5W
- Session
- 2007-08
- Subjects
- Wales Unemployment
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