HC Deb 11 June 1998 vol 313 cc671-2W
Mr. Barry Jones

To ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many people are employed in the knacker trade in Wales; and if he will make a statement. [45002]

Mr. Hain

The Office for National Statistics 1996 Annual Employment Survey estimated that there were 700 employees in Wales employed in industries concerned with the production and preserving of meat. No further breakdown is available.