The Rt. Hon. Sir John Major KG CH

Prime Minister of Great Britain and Northern Ireland 1990-1997

Chief Secretary (1987-1989)

Mr Major’s Written Parliamentary Answer on Labour Statistics – 27 October 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Labour Statistics on 27th October 1988.


Mr. Jacques Arnold To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in total employment in the economy since 1983.

Mr. Major Total employment in the whole economy has risen by over 2 million since March 1983. This is more than in any other EC country.