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 the Service Sector – 29 October 1987

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on the Service Sector on 29th October 1987.


Mrs. Gorman Asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest figures for the growth of the service sector in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Tim Smith Asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest figures for the growth of the service sector in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Couchman Asked the Chancellor of the Exchequer what are the latest figures for the growth of the service sector in the United Kingdom.

Mr. Major The service sector grew by 5 per cent. over the year to the second quarter of 1987.