HC Deb 25 May 1994 vol 244 c199W
Mr. Hunter

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many companies in Northern Ireland employ(a) fewer than 50 people and (b) more than 500 people.

Mr. Tim Smith

There are approximately 21,000 non-agricultural enterprises in the private sector in Northern Ireland employing fewer than 50 employees and 55 enterprises with more than 500 employees.