HC Deb 27 March 1991 vol 188 c409W
Mr. Ralph Howell

To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what is the number of jobs(a) in total and (b) as full-time equivalent that have been subject to denationalisation since 1979–80.

Mr. Maude

At least 910,000 jobs in total—at least 885,000 full-time equivalent—have been transferred to the private sector due to privatisation since 1979–80.