§ Mr. Sproatasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what percentage of the total number of persons registered as employed, both on a full-time and part-time basis in Northern Ireland, at the latest available date, were women; and what was the comparable figure five, 10 and 15 years ago.
§ Mr. ChannonPeople are not required to register as employed. The number of employees in employment is estimated from the quarterly exchange of national insurance cards, which does not distinguish between full-time and part-time employees. In June, 1971, 35.7 per cent. of employees in employment were women—aged 18 years and over. The comparable figures five, 10 and 15 years ago were 34.3 per cent., 32.9 per cent. and 32.3 per cent., respectively.