§ Mr. Lawsonasked the Secretary of State for Employment what is his best estimate of the total number of employees employed by companies (a) under 1,500 workers in the United Kingdom, (b) 1,500–2,000 workers in the United Kingdom, (c) 2,000–2,500 workers in the United Kingdom, and (d) over 2,500 workers in the United Kingdom; and how many companies fall into each of the above categories.
§ Mr. GoldingI shall reply to the hon. Member as soon as possible.