HC Deb 27 October 1988 vol 139 cc360-1W
65. Mr. David Nicholson

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in total self-employment in the economy since 1979.

76. Mr. Andrew Mitchell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in total self-employment in the economy since 1979.

125. Mr. Hanley

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in total self-employment in the economy since 1979.

Mr. Major

Since 1979 self-employment has increased by more than 1 million, or over 50 per cent., which is more than six times as much as in the previous 30 years.