§ Mr. Donald Stewartasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many men were employed in the fishing industry in Scotland at the latest count; and how many were employed at the same date in 1974.
§ Mr. MillanMy Department collects figures only at the end of each year. The figures for 1974 and 1976 are:
1974 1976 Regularly employed fishermen 8,172 7,560 Part-time fishermen 1,399 1,306 Crofter fishermen (included in part-time fishermen) 248 234