§ Mr. VazTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many jobs have been lost in(a) the footwear industry and (b) the textile industry since October 1989, by month; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsThere are no figures for job losses or job gains. Latest estimates of the number of employees in employment relate to November 1989. These show falls of 300 (0.6 per cent.) and 200 (0.1 per cent.) respectively for the footwear and textile industries since October 1989.