HC Deb 16 March 1981 vol 1 c27W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the percentage of the population over 16 years of age at work in England at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Peter Morrison

Estimates for May 1979, the latest date for which information is available, show that 59 per cent. of the population aged 16 and over in England were either at work as employees or were self-employed.