19. She would transmit the latest data regarding women's unemployment to any interested members of the Committee. Statistics in the United Kingdom were compiled in a slightly different manner from those of OECD and ILO. In any event, women’s unemployment, like men's, had declined in recent months and continued to do so. With regard to the informal sector, including the informal sector in rural areas, national data covered only those persons who were claiming benefits and actively seeking work. Persons seeking employment in the informal sector were also included in unemployment statistics. 20. Her Government attached priority, to reducing the number of long-term unemployed, which included a greater number of men. Nevertheless, the Government did not focus its efforts solely on reducing men's unemployment, but was taking many steps to provide women with employment opportunities as well. Generally speaking, the Government's policy of deregulation had encouraged women as well as men to create businesses and become self-employed. 21. The unemployment rate for ethnic minority women was lower (15.9 per cent) than that for men (17.4 per cent). Among other women, the rate was 9.2 per cent and among other men 10.1 per cent. No separate figures were available for immigrants. 22. Agricultural employment in the United Kingdom was covered by the same legislation as other employment, and measures to implement article 11 applied also to the agricultural sector. In that connection, the two Equal Opportunities Commissions, non-governmental organizations and trade unions were waging a major information campaign on women's rights. 23. A woman who thought she was unfairly dismissed because of pregnancy could bring a claim under the unfair dismissal provisions of the employment protection legislation. Under that legislation dismissal found to be on grounds of pregnancy would automatically be unfair. The person must, however, have a qualifying period 
**Analysis**
The text discusses unemployment rates, employment opportunities, and labor rights, specifically focusing on women's employment and the informal sector. It also touches on the agricultural sector and its regulations. These themes suggest that the text is related to economic and social issues, particularly employment and labor.

**Category**
Employment, Humanitarian aid and relief