The Earl of Selkirkasked 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 GowrieFollowing 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.
626WAThese figures are not fully comparable owing to differences between the countries in statistical definitions and methods of compilation.