HC Deb 16 June 1977 vol 933 c240W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many men were employed in the fishing, agriculture, forestry, coal and steel industries, respectively, in Wales five years ago and at the latest count.

Mr. Golding

Following is the information for June 1972 and June 1975, the latest date for which detailed employment figures are available for Wales.

MALE EMPLOYEES IN EMPLOYMENT IN WALES
(Thousands)
June June
1972 1975
Agriculture and horticulture (Minimum List Heading 001 of the Standard Industrial Classification) 18.5 17.8
Forestry (MLH 002) 1.5 1.5
Coal Mining (MLH 101) 43.0 37.9
Steel (MLHs 311 and 312) 67.3 64.5
Fishing (MLH 003) Between 100 and 200 in both years