§ Mr. Geraint HowellsTo 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 WalkerIn 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.