HC Deb 24 July 1981 vol 9 cc266-7W
Mr. Ernie

Ross asked the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland what has been the net emigration from Ulster in each year since 1969.

Mr. Alison

The net outward migration from Northern Ireland is estimated as follows:

Year Numbers
1969 6,300
1970 7,300
1971 7,500
1972 12,000
1973 12,500
1974 11,000
1975 16,000
1976 8,900
1977 8,200
1978 7,500
1979 5,700
1980 5,900