§ 23. Mr. Barry JonesTo ask the Secretary of State for Wales how many new jobs have been created in the most recent year for which figures are available; and if he will make a statement. [85178]
§ Mr. HainThe unadjusted number of employee jobs in Wales increased by 11,100 (1.1 per cent.) between December 1997 and December 1998. It now stands at just over 1 million.
Following the transfer of functions, this issue will be a matter for the National Assembly.