HC Deb 10 December 1968 vol 775 cc120-1W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the Minister of Technology of the total number of 4,100 qualified scientists and engineers presently employed by his Department how many work in Scotland; and of the 4 per cent. recruited during the year ended 30th September how many work in Scotland.

Mr. Benn

Over 200 work in Scotland. Of those recruited during the year ended 30th September, 18 took up posts in Scotland.

Mrs. Ewing

asked the Minister of Technology of the 4,400 qualified scientists who left the United Kingdom in 1967 how many were from Scotland; and of the 5,300 engineers and technologists who left the United Kingdom in 1967 how many were from Scotland.

Mr. Benn

This information is neither available nor obtainable.