§ Mr. Russell Johnstonasked the Secretary of State for Scotland whether he will publish a table showing the numbers of persons over 65, over 70, over 75, over 80, over 85, over 90, over 95 and over 100 years of age, in the seven crofting counties and the County of Inverness, respectively; whether he will give an estimate of those requiring geriatric treat- 152W ment; and upon what information this estimate is based.
§ Mr. RossThe latest figures available are those obtained at the 1961 census and are as follows:
An estimate of those requiring geriatric treatment could not be produced without a disproportionate amount of labour and cost.
Age Seven crofting counties Inverness County 65 to 69 13,347 3,712 70 to 74 10,977 3,118 75 to 79 8,043 2,220 80 to 84 4,656 1,293 85 to 89 1,956 597 90 to 94 517 156 95 to 99 82 24 100 and over 7 2 Total aged 65 and over 39,585 11,122