HC Deb 08 July 1982 vol 27 c185W
Mr. Ray Powell

asked the Secretary of State for Wales how many jobs have been lost in Wales since May 1979 in (a) manufacturing, (b) construction, (c) commercial and (d) distribution.

Mr. Nicholas Edwards

Figures are not available for May 1979. The following table shows the changes by sector between June 1979 and December 1981, the latest date for which information is available, in relation to the number of employees in employment.

Number
Manufacturing industries 79,000
Construction 12,000
Commercial industries* 13,000
Distributive trades 12,000
Notes:
* Includes financial, professional and miscellaneous services.

Source: Welsh Office Department of Employment.

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