§ Mr. Barry Jonesasked the Secretary of State for Wales what has been the net gain or loss of jobs in the service sector in (a) Clwyd and (b) Wales since 1983 to the latest date for which such figures are available.
Mr. EdwardsThe latest estimates by the Department of Employment of the number of employees in employment indicate a net gain of 2,000 jobs in the service sector in Wales between June 1983 and June 1986. These estimates are not available below the Wales level.