HC Deb 04 March 1971 vol 812 c512W
72. Earl of Dalkeith

asked the Secretary of State for Employment how many persons in the Edinburgh, Leith and Portobello employment exchange districts are currently employed in the retail distribution trade.

Mr. Dudley Smith

At June, 1969, there were about 24,000 employees in employment in retail distribution in the area covered by the Edinburgh, Leith and Portobello Employment Exchanges. Estimates for June, 1970, will be available later this year.