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 Employment – 23 February 1989

Below is the text of Mr Major’s written Parliamentary Answer on Employment on 23rd February 1989.


Mr. Tim Smith To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the growth of total employment since 1983.

Mr. Cash To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the growth of total employment since 1983.

Mr. William Powell To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the growth of total employment since 1983.

Dr. Twinn To ask the Chancellor of the Exchequer what has been the growth of total employment since 1983.

Mr. Major The work force in employment has increased by over 2¼ million since March 1983 to over 25¼ million, its highest ever level.