HC Deb 06 November 1992 vol 213 c470W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales what percentage of the work force in Wales is engaged in the service industries for 1979 and at the latest date.

Mr. David Hunt

In June 1979, 55.4 per cent. of employees were employed in the service industries. In June 1992 the figure was 68.6 per cent.

The table gives a breakdown of employment in the service sector for these two years.