§ Mr. WigleyTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales what is the total number of people currently employed in the construction industry in Wales; and what was the corresponding figure(a) five and (b) 10 years previously.
§ Mr. HagueThe information requested is shown in the following table:116W
Employment1 in the construction industry in Wales, not seasonally adjusted Number Spring 1985 83,000 Spring 1990 113,000 Spring 1995 85,000 Winter 1995–96 80,000 Source:
Labour force survey.
1Includes employees, self-employed, Government-supported training and employment programmes and, since 1992, unpaid family workers.