HC Deb 20 May 1980 vol 985 cc110-1W
23. Mr. Chapman

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what is the latest figure for those directly engaged in the construction industry; and if he will publish henceforth as a separate statistic the numbers of those engaged in manufacturing materials and equipment and providing services for that industry.

Mr. Jim Lester

At February 1980, the provisional number of employees in employment in the construction industry in Great Britain was 1,225,000. There is no comprehensive information about the numbers engaged in manufacturing materials and equipment and providing services for the industry.