HC Deb 19 June 1986 vol 99 c628W
28. Mr. Eastham

asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer how many people were in employment in May 1979 and at the latest available date.

Mr. MacGregor

Figures for total employment are available only for the end month of each quarter. The whole economy employed labour force in Great Britain was 24,775,000 in June 1979 and 24,010,000 in December 1985.