§ Dr. Glynasked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many persons were employed by nationalised industries in May 1979; and how many are currently employed by them.
§ Mr. BrittanEmployment figures for nationalised industries are compiled only on an annual basis and in respect of mid-calendar years. The latest figures for nationalised industries relate to mid-1980 an were published in an article on "Employment in the public and private sectors 1975 to 1981" inEconomic Trends, December 1981 issue. The available information is as follows:
Nationalised industries employment thousands Total employed at Mid-1979 Mid-1980 Change in employment Mid-1979 to Mid-1980 1,777 1,744 -33