HC Deb 04 July 1978 vol 953 c105W
30. Mr. Craigen

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the number of females employed in the United Kingdom during each of the past five years; and what percentage they formed of the total employed population.

Mr. Golding

The following is the information requested:

FEMALE EMPLOYEES IN EMPLOYMENT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM (EXCLUDING H.M. FORCES)
June Number (000s) Percentage of total employees in employment
1973 8,891 39.2
1974 9,131 40.1
1975 9,174 40.4
1976 9,151 40.6
1977* 9,281 41.0
* Figures for 1977 are provisional.