§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what contribution the fishing industry made to the Scottish economy, as a proportion of gross domestic product, in the last year for which figures are available.
§ Mr. John MacKayI estimate that in 1983, the latest year for which figures are available, the Scottish fishing industry — that is, the catching sector — contributed rather less than one half of 1 per cent. of total Scottish gross domestic product.
§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the proportion of the Scottish work force employed in the fishing industry and activities allied with it.
§ Mr. John MacKayI estimate that about 1 per cent. of the Scottish work force is employed in the fishing industry and related sectors such as fish processing and distribution.