HC Deb 03 March 1987 vol 111 c552W
Mr. Blair

asked the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will estimate the projected number of jobs in the power manufacturing industry from 1987 to 1990.

Mr. Giles Shaw

It is not possible to forecast the number of jobs in the power manufacturing industry in the future. In common with all manufacturing industry, this will depend on the orders which are secured. It is estimated that around 40,000 are currently employed in power manufacturing.