The nationalities by percentage of the over 1,000 unemployed persons registered with the Department
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WRITTEN QUESTION TO THE MINISTER FOR SOCIAL SECURITY BY THE CONNÉTABLE OF ST. JOHN
ANSWER TO BE TABLED ON TUESDAY 28th APRIL 2009
Question
"Could the Minister advise members of the nationality by percentage of the over 1,000 unemployed persons registered with the department?"
Answer
The percentage breakdown of individuals registering as actively seeking work at the end of March 2009 is:
British (including Jersey born) 82% Portuguese 9% Other 5% Polish 2% Irish 2%
The "Other" category includes at least 14 nationalities.
Currently, nationality is recorded at the time of initial registration with the Department, based on an official photo-ID, such as a passport or national identity card. Historically, nationality was recorded on the basis of a self- declaration by the individual.