§ 56 and 57. Mr. CHARLES BATHURSTasked (1) what are now the five largest industries or occupations in the United Kingdom and Great Britain, respectively, in order of the numerical strength of the persons employed therein, as shown by the Census of 1911; and (2) what is the number, according to the Census of 1911, of agricultural workers in Great Britain and in Ireland, respectively; and how such number compares with that shown by the Census of 1901?
§ Mr. BURNSDetailed statistics of the occupations of the people and of the industries with which workers are connected arc in course of preparation. Until they are complete no comparisons are possible between various parts of the United Kingdom. The Registrar-General informs me that the figures at present available show that in England and Wales the occupational classes in order of the numerical strength of the persons employed therein in 1911 were—
The Census Returns show some increase in the number of agricultural workers in England and Wales, but the precise figures are not yet available.
- 1. Domestic offices or services.
- 2. Workers and dealers in metals, machines, implements and conveyances.
- 3. Conveyance of men, goods, and messages.
- 4. Workers and dealers in food, tobacco, and drink, and persons engaged in providing board and lodging.
- 5. Workers and dealers in textile fabrics.
- 6. Persons engaged in agriculture.
- 7. Workers and dealers in dress.
- 8. Workers and dealers in the products of mines and quarries.