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Mr. Welsh
asked the Secretary of State for Employment what proportion of the working population is classified as self-employed in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland, respectively, at the latest date for which figures are available.
Mr. John Fraser
The proportions of the civilian working population classified as self-employed persons, including those with employees, in Scotland, England, Wales and Northern Ireland at June 1973 are as follows:
| Scotland | 6·2 per cent. |
| England | 7·8 per cent. |
| Wales | 9·8per cent. |
| Northern Ireland | 11 per cent. |