§ Mr. Geraint Howellsasked the Secretary of State for Wales how many people are employed in the steel industry in Wales; what were the corresponding figures for 1960, 1970 and 1980; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsThe most recent detailed estimate—June 1982—covering both employment in the British Steel Corporation in Wales and in private sector 117W firms was 27,750. The corresponding estimate for June 1980 was 48,000. Comparable figures for the earlier dates are not available.