§ 21. Mr. Berryasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated population of Scotland on the latest ascertainable date; and what are the populations of the cities of Edinburgh, Glasgow and Aberdeen, respectively, on the same date.
§ Mr. WestwoodThe estimated total population of Scotland at 30th June, 1947, was 5,138,700; of Edinburgh, 485,700; of Glasgow. 1,108,500, and of Aberdeen, 187,800.
§ Mr. BerryIn view of the growth in population in the last ten years, can my right hon. Friend account for the increase?
§ Sir T. MooreIs it not an admirable advance that English Members are beginning to learn something about Scotland?
§ Mr. Scollanis it not the case that the invasion of Englishmen has now increased from .01 per cent. to 3 per cent. of the population of Scotland?