§ 28. Mr. W. Hamiltonasked the Minister of Labour what was the estimated loss of jobs in Scotland in each of the last five years; and what was the number of new jobs created in each of those years.
§ Mr. Hare:Following is the reply:
SCOTLAND Year Approximate number of workers discharged as redundant* Approximate number of jobs estimated to arise from Industrial Development Certificates issued during the year† 1957 … 16,000 4,200 1958 … 23,000 4,600 1959 … 22,900 9,100 1960 … 10,250 19,500 1961 … 13,000 14,000 * These figures are only estimates based on reports received by local officers from employers; they are not comprehensive and relate largely to manufacturing industries and mining. They may include workers who were declared redundant but were subsequently re-employed by their employers in other establishments. † Based on estimates given by firms concerned.