HC Deb 16 May 1966 vol 728 cc179-80W
83. Earl of Dalkeith

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the special factors which accounted for the number of persons emigrating from Scotland in 1965 rising by nearly 10,000 over the average figure for the preceding five years.

Mr. Ross

The latest published estimate of net emigration is for the year ending 30th June 1965. Since 1961 the main factor in increasing emigration has been a rise in net emigration overseas particularly to Australia and Canada.