§ 41. Mr. Chapmanasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the number of people employed in the business and professional sector in the last month for which figures are available; and how this compares with 10 years previously.
§ Mr. AlisonThe following is the available information:
Employees in Employment*, Great Britain (per thousand) Insurance, banking, finance and business services Professional and scientific services† June 1971 963 2,916 June 1981 1,213 3,586 September 1981 1,220 3,532 * Not seasonally adjusted. † Includes education and health services.