§ Mr. Ewingasked the Secretary of State for Employment how many people are presently employed in the electronics industry in Scotland; and what are the comparable figures for the last five years.
§ Mr. Dudley SmithFollowing is the information:
Estimated numbers of employees in employment in Scotland in the electronics industries. Thousands June, 1965 16.3 June, 1966 (a) 18.1 (b) 18.5 June, 1967 20.4 June, 1968 25.1 June, 1969 (a) 28.0 (b) 28.2 June, 1970 29.2 NOTES:
Between June, 1966 and June, 1967, the industrial classifications of many establishments were corrected. The estimates for June, 1966 are shown on both bases, that is (a) excluding and (b) including the effects of reclassifications.
Estimates for June, 1969 (a) are classified according to the 1958 edition of the Standard Industrial Classification and the figures are for minimum list heading 364, Radio and other electronic apparatus. For June, 1969 (b) and June, 1970, the estimates are based on the 1968 edition of the Standard Industrial Classification and are for minimum list headings:
364 Radio and electronic components.
365 Broadcast receiving and sound reproducing equipment.
366 Electronic computers.
367 Radio, radar and electronic capital goods.
Estimates for June, 1971 are expected later this month.