§ Mr. Ron Daviesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what is the number of manufacturing jobs lost in Wales since June 1977; and what is the proportion of employees employed in manufacturing at the latest available date.
§ Mr. Nicholas EdwardsComprehensive information is not available on job losses. Estimates prepared by my right hon. and noble Friend the Secretary of State for Employment show that in June 1985 204,000 persons, 22.6 per cent. of all employees in employment, were engaged in manufacturing industry. This compares with 308,000 so employed in June 1977.