HC Deb 26 July 1978 vol 954 cc809-10W
Mr. Knox

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people were in full-time employment in the United Kingdom in each of the past 20 years

Mr. Golding

Figures for 1971 to 1976 are given in the table below. Separate information on full-time employees, as distinct from all employees, including those working part-time, is only available as a continuous and comprehensive

Mr. Moyle

I do not consider it necessary to establish a central contingency fund to meet such costs. Health authorities are expected to hold sums in reserve to meet contingencies.