HC Deb 06 June 1961 vol 641 c79W
71. Mr. Willis

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the basis upon which the figure for the net annual immigration for Scotland is calculated.

Mr. Maclay

Estimates of migration to and from other parts of the United Kingdom are based upon the number of medical cards transferred between executive councils when migrants change their doctor. Estimates of migration to and from overseas are based upon returns from shipping companies, with an arbitrary addition to cover air travel.

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