HC Deb 16 March 1981 vol 1 c13W
Mr. Wigley

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the percentage of the population over 16 years of age at work in Scotland at the latest date for which figures are available.

Mr. Alexander Fletcher

Estimates for 1979, the latest date for which information is available, show that 58.5 per cent. of the population aged 16 and over in Scotland were in work, either as employees in employment or as employers or self-employed.