HC Deb 28 February 1977 vol 927 cc45-6W
Mr. Stanley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what percentage of the total working population in the United Kingdom are (a) members of trade unions affiliated to the TUC, (b) members of other trade unions and (c) not members of trade unions.

Mr. Golding

The proportions are as follows:

  1. (a) 42 per cent.
  2. (b) 3 per cent.
  3. (c) 55 per cent.

The working population consists of employees in employment, employers and self-employed persons, Her Majesty's Forces and registered unemployed as published in table 101 of the Department of Employment Gazette.