HC Deb 06 July 1965 vol 715 c205W
Mr. MacArthur

asked the Minister of Labour what was the increase in the number of employees in employment in manufacturing industry in Scotland between 1963 and 1964; what percentage increase this represents; and what was the percentage increase in the same period in Great Britain as a whole.

Mr. Marsh

The estimated numbers of employees in employment in manufacturing industries in Scotland increased by 14,100 or 2.0 per cent. between June, 1963 and June, 1964. The corresponding percentage increase in Great Britain was 1.4 per cent.