HC Deb 25 June 1996 vol 280 cc115-6W
Mr. Wigley

To 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. Hague

The information requested is shown in the following table:

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.

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