Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Labour how many men and women, respectively, were in employment in Scotland at the most recent date for which figures are available; and what were the comparable figures in the same month of each of the previous three years.
§ Mr. FernyhoughEmployment estimates for Scotland have been made quarterly since June, 1965, and are available seven months after the reference dates. For earlier years, only mid-year estimates were made.
The following table shows estimates for each June from 1963 to 1966 and for December, 1965, and December, 1966:
EMPLOYERS IN EMPLOYMENT IN SCOTLAND (Thousands) Males Females Total June, 1963 … 1,331 771 2,102 June, 1964 … 1,346 786 2,132 June, 1965 … 1,342 797 2,139 December, 1965 … 1,341 812 2,153 June, 1966 … 1,332 811 2,143 December, 1966 … 1,317 806 2,123