Support for rural businesses
A debate on support for rural businesses will take place in Westminster Hall on 18 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The Library will publish briefing materials ahead of the debate.

A Westminster Hall debate on recent trends in employment growth is scheduled for Tuesday 8th May 2018 at 11.30am. The Member leading the debate is Michael Tomlinson MP.
Recent trends in employment growth (147 KB , PDF)
The purpose of this debate is to discuss recent trends in employment growth.
Over recent years there have been increases in both the number and the proportion of people who are in employment.
32.26 million people were in employment in December 2017 to February 2018. This is the highest level since comparable records began in 1971.
The employment rate was 75.4% in December 2017 to February 2018. This is also the highest rate since comparable records began in 1971.
Further statistics on employment growth are included in the debate pack, as well as information on youth employment and earnings.
Employment – National: Key Economic Indicators
Labour market statistics: UK regions and countries
A Westminster Hall debate on Youth Employment took place on the 6th December 2017. The Libray’s debate pack for this debate can be found here.
Recent trends in employment growth (147 KB , PDF)
A debate on support for rural businesses will take place in Westminster Hall on 18 June 2025 at 2:30pm. The Library will publish briefing materials ahead of the debate.
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