§ Mr. Nigel JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Trade and Industry if he will list the number of people employed in the United Kingdom motor vehicle and parts industry(a) on the last date for which figures are available, (b) 10 years ago and (c) 20 years ago. [64843]
§ Mr. BattleThe number of people employed in the UK motor vehicle and parts industry as of September 1998 was 223,900. The figure for June 1988 was 244,100 and for June 1978 427,200 (source ONS, Labour Market Trends).