HC Deb 08 February 1996 vol 271 c293W
Mr. Welsh

To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people in Scotland were(a) of an economically active age and (b) in employment for each year since 1979. [14289]

Mr. Kynoch

The information requested is given in the table.

Thousands
Spring People of working age1 in Scotland Total In employment
1979 3,021 2,187
1980
1981 3,062 2,066
1982
1983 3,102 2,043
1984 3,121 1,999
1985 3,131 2,060
1986 3,128 2,027
1987 3,139 2,044
1988 3,134 2,119
1989 3,137 2,207
1990 3,143 2,226
1991 3,143 2,204
1992 3,145 2,235
1993 3,147 2,171
1994 3,149 2,203
1995 3,149 2,225

Source:

Central Statistical Office, Labour Force Survey.

Note:

1 Aged 16–59 for females, aged 16–64 for males.