HC Deb 08 December 1981 vol 14 c340W
Mr. Strang

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people (a) in total, (b) males and (c) females were employed in the United Kingdom in July 1979 and July 1981.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Estimates of total employment are available quarterly, relating to March, June, September and December of each year. The following are seasonally adjusted estimates of the employed labour force in the United Kingdom as at June 1979 and June 1981. The employed labour force comprises employees in employment, the self-employed and Her Majesty's Forces.

Thousands
Male Female All
June 1979 15,187 9,910 25,097
June 1981 14,092 9,307 23,399