HC Deb 09 June 1967 vol 747 c280W
Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Minister of Labour what was the total number of registered persons in employment in Scotland in October, 1964, and at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Hattersley

Estimates of the total numbers employed in Scotland were made at mid-year only up to June, 1965, and subsequently at quarterly intervals.

The total numbers employed in Scotland at June, 1964, and September, 1966, were estimated to be 2,132,000 and 2,178,000 respectively.

Mr. Bruce-Gardyne

asked the Minister of Labour what was the total number of registered persons in employment in the county of Angus and in the city of Dundee in October, 1964, and at the latest convenient date.

Mr. Hattersley

Estimates of the numbers employed for areas smaller than regions are available for mid year only.

Following is the information:

County of Angus (Thousands) Dundee (including Broughty Ferry) (Thousands)
Mid-1964 121.5 90.6
Mid-1965 121.9 92.1

Estimates for mid-1966 will be available at the end of the month and I will write to the hon. Member.

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