§ Mr. HayesTo ask the President of the Board of Trade how many people were employed in the tobacco industry in the United Kingdom in(a) 1970, (b) 1975, (c) 1980, (d) 1985, (e) 1990 and (f) at the latest available date. [3982]
§ Mr. PageThe available information is in the table.
Employment in the tobacco industry in Great Britain1 Year Thousands 1971 34.1 1975 34.0 1981 29.9 1984 21.8 1989 11.5 1991 8.7 1993 8.0 Source:
CSO Census of Employment.
Note:
1Figures are as at June of each year for 1971 and 1975, and are as at September of each year for 1981 to 1993.