Skilled Workers (Hansard, 17 March 1980)

HC Deb 17 March 1980 vol 981 c18W 18W

§ Mr. Ralph Howell
asked the Secretary of State for Employment if he will publish figures for 1955, 1965, 1975 and 1979 showing the number of skilled workers in the economy as a percentage of the total work force.

§ Mr. Jim Lester
The following is the information available:

Percentage of those in employment in Great Britain who are skilled manual workers

1961 … … … 25

1966 … … … 23

1971 … … … 21

1977 … … … 20

Note: The 1961, 1966 and 1971 estimates are from the population census for these years. The 1977 estimate is from the general household survey—an annual inquiry in which about 12,000 households a year are interviewed.

Percentage of those in employment in Great Britain who are skilled manual workers
1961	…	…	…	25
1966	…	…	…	23
1971	…	…	…	21
1977	…	…	…	20
Note: The 1961, 1966 and 1971 estimates are from the population census for these years. The 1977 estimate is from the general household survey—an annual inquiry in which about 12,000 households a year are interviewed.