asked the Secretary of State for Employment by how much unemployment has risen in Liverpool since February 1974.

Between 11th February 1974 and 10th February 1977 the numbers registered as unemployed in the Liverpool travel-to-work area rose by 31,064.

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish in the Official Report the number employed in the following industries in the Liverpool travel-to-work area for the years 1960 and 1977; docks, building construction, engineering, shipbuilding, ship repair, transport, distribution, warehousing, merchant shipping and telecommunications.

I will reply to my hon. Friend in a few days' time.

asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he has received advance notice of the loss of 500 jobs at Victor Works, Lucas Aero Space, Liverpool.

No.