§ Rev. Ian Paisleyasked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many people were employed in the shipbuilding industry in Northern Ireland in 1976, 1977, 1978, 1979, 1980, 1981 and 1982; and what is the most recent figure for 1983.
§ Mr. Adam ButlerThe following figures show employment in Harland and Wolff Limited—the only significant shipbuilding company in Northern Ireland—at 30 June each year since 1976. They include some workers engaged in non-shipbuilding activities.
Employment 1976 9,059 1977 9,011 1978 8,104 1979 7,856 1980 7,020 1981 7,200 1982 6,574 Employment at 31 March 1983 was 5,998