HC Deb 31 October 1995 vol 265 cc138-9W
Mr. Chris Davies

To ask the Secretary of State for Transport how many job losses have taken place in the railway rolling stock manufacturing industry in each of the past five years; and if he will make a statement. [40243]

Mrs. Angela Knight

I have been asked to reply.

Information on job losses is collected only for the manufacturing sector as a whole.

Available information showing the net change in people employed in the manufacture of transport equipment other than motor vehicles and trailers is provided in the table.

Employees in employment in manufacturing of other transport equipment (SIC92 35) in Great Britain: August (thousands)
Year Level Annual change
1991 206 -32
1992 181 -25
1993 168 -13
1994 154 -14
1995 147 -7

Source:

CSO