§ Mr. Kenneth Clarkeasked the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of employees in employment in September, 1971, in Great Britain as a whole and in each of the regions of England and Wales was women; and what were the corresponding figures for each of the preceding 10 years.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithEmployment estimates for regions have been made quarterly since June, 1965, and the latest are for March, 1971. Before June, 1965, estimates were made only for each midyear. The following table shows information for each June from 1961 to 1970 and for March, 1971:
land and Wales was women; and what were the corresponding figures for each of the preceding 10 years.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithFollowing is the information: