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 Self-Employment – 27 October 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Self-Employment on 27th October 1988.


Mr. David Nicholson To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in total self-employment in the economy since 1979.

Mr. Andrew Mitchell To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in total self-employment in the economy since 1979.

Mr. Hanley To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the increase in total self-employment in the economy since 1979.

Mr. Major Since 1979 self-employment has increased by more than 1 million, or over 50 per cent., which is more than six times as much as in the previous 30 years.