§ Mr. Thurnhamasked the Secretary of State for Employment what was the self-containment on the supply 377W and demand side for Bolton travel-to-work area as currently defined; and what they are for the adjoining areas.
§ Mr. Alan ClarkSelf-containment ratios for existing travel-to-work areas are not available. Rough approximations, based upon the information used in redefining the travel to work areas, are:
Self-containment ratios Travel-to-work area* Supply side percentage Demand side percentage Bolton 72 81 Bury 61 74 Rawtenstall 70 82 Blackburn 84 82 Preston 87 83 Wigan 65 79 Manchester 90 78 Leigh 57 72 * Current areas, defined in terms of local employment office areas.