§ Ms MowlamTo ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many jobs have been created in Northern Ireland in each of the last 10 years. [3938]
§ Mr. AncramThe creation of jobs over the past 10 years is demonstrated by the rise in the number in employment. The position for each of the last 10 years is set out in the table:
Figures rounded to the nearest 100 and may not sum due to rounding. Self-employed estimates for 1996 are currently not available. In accordance with practice the estimate is held constant at the level of the previous year.
Northern Ireland civil employment at June of each year Year Employers in employment Self employed Civil employed Change in civil employed over year 1986 501,400 75,700 577,100 — 1987 504,100 83,200 587,300 +10,200 1988 517,200 87,000 604,200 +16,900 1989 525,600 85,100 611,700 +7,600 1990 533,200 90,300 628,500 +16,700 1991 542,100 92,200 634,300 +5,800 1992 543,600 83,300 626,900 -7,400 1993 545,400 80,700 627,100 +200 1994 557,800 82,200 640,000 +12,900 1995 573,000 82,800 655,800 +15,800 1996 573,100 82,800 655,900 +100