HC Deb 28 July 1977 vol 936 cc482-3W
Mr. Gwynfor Evans

asked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the activity rate in Wales for the latest date for which the figure is available.

Mr. John Morris,

pursuant to his reply [Official Report, 21st June 1977, Vol. 933, col 475], gave the following information

Wales: Activity Rates

(Civilian Labour Force aged 16 and over)

1971 per cent 1976* per cent
Males 78.8 76.9
Females 35.9 39.3
*Provisional

The figures given for 1971 in my original answer have been adjusted for comparability with the 1976 information—that is, to exclude Her Majesty's Forces and persons under 16.