HC Deb 03 December 1985 vol 88 c178W
15. Mr. Caborn

asked the Paymaster General how many people were employed in manufacturing and production in 1979; and how many people are employed now.

Mr. Peter Bottomley

In September 1979 the number of employees employed in manufacturing and production in Great Britain was 7,843,000. In September 1985 the figure was 5,982,000.