HC Deb 13 December 1984 vol 69 cc571-2W
42. Mr. Tracey

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is his best estimate of the current trend of employment.

Mr. Peter Rees

The employed labour force is estimated to have risen by a quarter of a million in the year to June 1984. The forecast published in the autumn statement is consistent with continued growth in the year ahead.