Written question asked by Michael Fabricant (Conservative), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Tuesday, 18 March 1997. It was answered by John Major (Conservative) on Tuesday, 18 March 1997 on behalf of the Prime Minister.

Prime Minister

Question: What assessment he has made of the effects of Her Majesty's Government's policies on employment prospects in Lichfield. (Failed OPQ). - Includes figures.

Answer: Mr. Fabricant: To ask the Prime Minister what assessment he has made of the effects of Her Majesty's Government's policies on employment prospects in Lichfield. [19200] The Prime Minister: The Government's sound economic policies and labour market reforms have encouraged employment creation throughout the country. Unemployment has fallen by more than a million in the United Kingdom, by more than 20,000 in the county of Staffordshire, and by more than 2,000 in Lichfield.

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