§ Mr. Ernie Rossasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the average number of people in employment in Dundee in 1974 and 1979; if he will provide a breakdown of the figures by sex; and what are the latest available similar figures.
§ Mr. Alexander FletcherThe most recent estimates of employees in employment in Dundee relate to mid-1978. Figures for the Dundee employment office area in June 1974 and June 1978 are given in the following table.
Employees in Employment in Dundee Males Females Total June 1974 52,022 39,146 91,168 June 1978 49,758 39,654 89,412