§ Sir David Priceasked the Paymaster General what was the demographic imbalance in each of the last three years between those seeking to enter the labour market and those retiring from it; and what are the similar projections for each of the next three years.
§ Mr. LangThe table gives estimates and projections of the numbers of entries to, and exits from, the Great Britain population of working age.
Entries* (thousands) Exits† (thousands) Net increase (thousands) 1983‡ 902 652 +250 1984 873 611 +262 1985 866 763 +103 1986 836 748 + 88 1987 845 728 +117 1988 792 700 + 92 * Those reaching minimum school leaving age in the 12 months to the end of June. † Mainly those reaching state retirement age, but also including deaths of persons of working age and the net effects of migration. ‡ Figures relate to the year ending in June of the year shown.