§ Mr. Campbellasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people were employed by local authorities in Scotland at 15th May 1974 and at the latest convenient date.
§ Mr. McElhoneAt 30th June 1974—the nearest date for which information is available—about 253,400. At May 1975, the total, including about 10,000 engaged on services transferred to local government on reorganisation, was a little under 267,000. For further detailed information I would refer the hon. Member to the reply given to the hon. Member for Kirkcaldy (Mr. Gowland) on 2nd February last.—[Vol. 904, c.503–4.]