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Indicator: Proportion of lone parents, long term ill and disabled people who are economically active C7
Proportion of lone parents and disabled people who are economically active: 1984 to 2003  
Indicator Chart
Note: [1] Data have not been adjusted to reflect 2001 census population data. Disability data up to 1996 are not compatible with rates for 1997 onwards due to definitional changes.
Change since
dots 1970
tick 1990
tick 1999

Coverage: Great Britain

Source: ONS

Objective: Maintain high and stable levels of employment so everyone can share greater job opportunities
  • Between 1999 and 2003, economic activity rates (employed or unemployed seeking work) have remained at a fairly constant level overall for Great Britain, while those for lone parents have risen from 56 to 58 per cent and those for people with disabilities have risen from 51 to 54 per cent.

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