HC Deb 30 October 1985 vol 84 c510W
Mr. Ron Davies

asked the Secretary of State for Wales if he will estimate the percentage of the work force in Wales employed in manufacturing industry at the latest date, in 1980 and in 1975.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

The estimated percentages of employees in employment in Wales in manufacturing at the dates requested were as follows:

Percentage
June 1985 22.6
June 1980 28.7
June 1975 31.7