§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many workers were employed in the textile industry in Scotland in each of the past five years; and if he will provide a breakdown by district. [7265]
§ Mr. Kynoch[holding answer 20 December 1995]: Information for Scotland is as follows:
Employees in employment in Scotland in the textile1 industry Year Number of employees 1989 27,300 1991 23,600 1993 23,200 Note:
1There is a discontinuity between 1991 and 1993. 1989 and 1991 figures are for class 43 of the 1980 Standard Industrial Classification, the 1993 figure is for division 17 of the 1992 Standard Industrial Classification.
Source:
Census of Employment, Central Statistical Office.
Information at district level, where it is available, is on the NOMIS database in the House of Commons Library. Library staff are ready to assist in accessing the information if necessary. Confidentiality restrictions mean that employment information will not be available for districts with few textile employers.