§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Labour what was the total number of registered persons in employment in Scotland in September 1967; and what has been the percentage change since June 1964.
§ Mr. FernyhoughAt March 1967, the latest date for which information is available, it is estimated that there were 2,108,000 employees in employment in Scotland, 1.1 per cent. fewer than in June 1964.
§ Mr. Bruce-Gardyneasked the Minister of Labour what was the total number of registered persons in employment in the county of Angus, and the city of Dundee, respectively, at mid-1964 and mid-1967; and what was the percentage change between the two dates.
§ Mr. FernyhoughEstimates for mid-1967 are not yet available. On the basis of counts of national insurance cards exchanged in the areas, the available estimates of the numbers of employees in employment are:
(Thousands) County of Angus Dundee (including Broughty Ferry) Mid-1964 121.5 90.6 Mid-1965 121.9 92.1 Mid-1966 121.1 91.3