HL Deb 16 June 1981 vol 421 cc625-6WA
The Earl of Selkirk

asked Her Majesty's Government:

Whether they can state the percentage of the whole population which is in work in France, Germany, Italy, USA and the United Kingdom.

The Earl of Gowrie

Following is the available information:

CIVILIAN EMPLOYMENT AS A PERCENTAGE OF THE POPULATION—1980
France … … … … … … 39
Germany … … … … … 41
Italy … … … … … … 36
USA … … … … … … 44
UK … … … … … … 44

SourceOECD—Labour Force Statistics.

These figures are not fully comparable owing to differences between the countries in statistical definitions and methods of compilation.