HC Deb 11 February 1997 vol 290 c166W
Dr. Hendron

To ask the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland how many jobs have been created in the constituency of Belfast, West,(a) since 10 April 1992 and (b) between 10 June 1983 and 10 April 1992. [14358]

Mr. Ancram

Information on total jobs created is not available, but net job creation is demonstrated by the change in the number of employees in employment. Employment statistics at parliamentary constituency are available only from the Northern Ireland census of employment, which is currently conducted in September every second year. Information for the dates closest to those requested is as follows:

Employees in employment1, 2 in Belfast West parliamentary constituency area
Number Net change in total employees
(a)
1991 51,567 +3,773 (+7.3 per cent.)
1995 55,340 +3,773 (+7.3 per cent.)
(b)
1984 46,784 +4,783 (+10.2 per cent.)
1991 51,567 +4,783 (+10.2 per cent.)
1 Figures exclude agriculture and self-employed.
2 All figures are at September of each year.