HC Deb 06 December 1968 vol 774 cc590-1W
Mrs. Ewing

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what are the most recent annual figures available for the numbers of persons emigrating from Scotland to England; and if he will provide details of the age, sex, and professional or technical training of those who emigrated.

Mr. Ross

The latest estimate is that during the twelve months ended 30th June, 1968 there was a net loss of 13,000 persons moving from Scotland to the rest of the United Kingdom (mainly to England). The other details are not available.

Mr. William Hamilton

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what has been the net emigration from Scotland to other parts of the world, excluding the United Kingdom, in each of the last six years;

(2) what has been the net migration from Scotland to other parts of the United Kingdom in each of the last six years.

Mr. Ross

The estimates of net migration loss from Scotland during the last six years are set out in the following table:

NET MIGRATION FROM SCOTLAND
Year to 30th June To rest of U.K. To Overseas Countries Total net loss
1963 21,000 13,000 34,000
1964 24,000 16,600 40,600
1965 22,000 21,000 43,000
1966 22,000 25,000 47,000
1967 16,000 29,000 45,000
1968 13,000 20,000 33,000