HC Deb 06 November 1992 vol 213 c469W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what assessment he has made of the impact of pit closures in east Clwyd upon communities; and if he will make a statement.

Employment figures for Wales by industrial division
June 1979 June 1992
SIC(80)1 Division Employees (thousands) Percentage of total employees Employees (thousands) Percentage of total employees
Wholesale distribution, hotels, catering, repairs and retail distribution (6) 170 16.5 183 19.2
Transport and communication (7) 58 5.6 49 5.2
Banking, insurance and finance (8) 44 4.3 89 9.4
Other services (9) 299 28.9 332 34.9
Total Services (6–9) 572 55.4 653 68.6

Source: Employment Department.

1 Standard Industrial Classification (Revised) 1980.