§ Malcolm BruceTo ask the Secretary of State for Environment, Food and Rural Affairs what percentage of people between 16 and 60 years old in rural areas in(a) 1996, (b) 1997, (c) 1998, (d) 1999, (e) 2000 and (f) 2001 were active in (i) full-time, (ii) part-time and (iii) seasonal work. [15902]
§ Alun MichaelThe percentage of people aged 16 and over in rural areas in England in full-time and part-time employment was as follows:
Year Full-time Part-time 1996 73.11 28.02 1997 73.58 26.96 1998 73.49 27.31 1999 73.44 27.67 2000 72.99 27.79 2001 73.13 28.16 Reliable information on seasonal employment is not readily available.