§ Mr. Harry GreenwayTo ask the Secretary of State for Employment how many new jobs have been created in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement.
§ Mr. NichollsSeparate figures of job gains and job losses are not available. Net increases in the work force in employment over the previous five years were as follows:
Workforce in employment—United Kingdom seasonally adjusted—thousands Year ending December Change Percentage change 1985 125 0.5 1986 153 0.6 1987 833 3.4 1988 785 3.1 1989 728 2.8