§ Mr. Clemitsonasked the Secretary of State for Social Services how many people it is estimated, will be employed in health services—as defined by Minimum List Heading 874 of Order XXV of the Standard Industrial Classification—in 1981.
§ Mr. John FraserI have been asked to reply.
The last available estimate is that by a group of researchers published in the Department of Employment Gazette for May 1975. It reflects the last administration's public expenditure plans, and includes an implicit allowance for those employed in the private sector.