HC Deb 24 May 1966 vol 729 cc83-4W
Mr. Monro

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the working population and the numbers of employees, respectively, in the crofting counties in March, 1966.

Mr. Ross

The latest available information about the total working population in the seven crofting counties is derived from the Population Census of 1961 when the number was estimated at 114,220. The estimated number of employees in June, 1964, again the latest available figure, was 86,000. Both these figures are calculated on a sample basis and are therefore subject to some margin of error.

Mr. Monro

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the net number of new jobs in the crofting counties created in the 12 months ended 31st March. 1966.

Mr. Ross

I regret that this information is not available.

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