§ Mrs. EwingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the numbers employed in Scotch whisky distilling for each year since 1979; and if he will provide a breakdown by(a) parliamentary constituency, (b) regional/island council and (c) district council in Scotland.
§ Mr. Stewart[holding answer 21 January 1993]: Figures from the Scottish Register of Employment relating to plants manufacturing Scotch whisky are as follows:
Number of employees 1979 22,600 1980 21,900 1981 20,100 1982 18,000 1983 15,900 1984 14,600 1985 12,900 1986 12,300 1987 11,100 1988 10,100 1989 10,000 1990 10,700 19911 10,400 1 Provisional. The breakdowns requested are available on the NOMIS database in the House of Commons Library. Library staff are ready to assist in accessing the information if necessary.