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 Market (North of England) – 16 June 1988

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Labour Market (North of England) on 16th June 1988.


Mr. Riddick To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what assessment he has made of the effect on the labour market in the north of recent economic trends.

Mr. Major Strong economic performance has benefited the labour market in all regions, especially the North, North-West and the West Midlands, which have enjoyed the largest reductions in unemployment rates.