HC Deb 02 July 1986 vol 100 c572W
Mr. Wilson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people in Scotland were employed by the British Steel Corporation in each year since 1974.

Mr. Allan Stewart

[pursuant to his reply, 30 June 1986, c. 385]: The number of people employed by the British Steel Corporation in Scotland in each year since 1974 is set out in the table.

Year (end-September) Employment
1974 27,570
1975 27,040
1976 24,250
1977 22,440
1978 20,540
1979 18,970
1980 14,840
1981 13,260
1982 11,250
1983 8,490
1984 8,200
1985 7,970