HC Deb 03 April 1990 vol 170 c574W
Mr. Geraint Howells

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is his latest estimate of the number of self-employed persons in Wales; what were the corresponding figures for 1980 and 1985; and if he will make a statement.

Mr. Peter Walker

In September 1989 there were estimated to be 192,000 self-employed persons in Wales. The corresponding figures for September 1980 and September 1985 were 118,000 and 148,000 respectively.