§ Dr. StrangTo ask the Secretary of State for Education and Employment (1) how many people were employed in catering in the United Kingdom at the latest available date; [15317]
(2) how many people were employed in the United Kingdom at the latest available date in (a) the manufacturing of food and drinks, (b) the wholesale distribution of food and drink, (c) the retail distribution of food and drink and (d) the food and drinks industry in total. [15316]
§ Mrs. Angela KnightI have been asked to reply.
The latest available information showing the number of jobs is provided in the following table:
Employees by industry in Great Britain: September 1995 (thousands) 1 Number Standard industrial classification 1992 (SIC92) Manufacture of food, beverages and tobacco 435 Wholesale of food, beverages and tobacco 190 Retail of food, beverages and tobacco 861 Restaurants 338 Bars 389 Canteens and catering 187 Total of above 2,400 Note:
1Unadjusted.
Source:
Central Statistical Office.