§ Mr. William RossTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what was the male employment rate in Northern Ireland as at 1 January in each of the last three years.
§ Mr. NeedhamEstimates of the civilian work force are produced on a quarterly basis and relate to March, June, September and December of each year. Estimates of the
Department 1985–86 £ million 1986–87 £ million 1987–88 £ million 1988–89 £ million 1989–90 £ million Agriculture 9.043 10.024 12.332 11.418 15.795 Economic development 11.375 11.817 13.793 15.011 15.904 Education 36.800 49.500 55.800 60.100 71.800 Environment (Northern Ireland) 217.000 180.000 181.000 200.000 199.000 Finance and personnel NIL NIL NIL 1.810 1.540 Health and social services 19.281 16.499 22.517 23.342 23.901