HC Deb 03 December 1985 vol 88 c191W
Mr. Skinner

asked the Paymaster General how many persons were employed in the motor vehicle industry in 1980 and to the nearest available date in 1985.

Mr. Alan Clark

The number of employees in Great Britain employed in the motor vehicles and parts industry in September 1980 was 412,000. In September 1985 (the latest date for which figures are available) the number was 279,000.