HC Deb 05 May 1982 vol 23 c96W
Mr. McTaggart

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the population of Glasgow in May 1979 and at the latest date; if he will provide a percentage and numerical breakdown by age group; and what was the percentage change in each age group.

Mr. John MacKay

Figures for May 1979 are not available, but mid-year estimates of the population are given in the following table:

Glasgow Scotland SSHA
Percentage increase over year ending
September 1979 5.9 10.1 12.2
September 1980 20.9 19.6 32.8
September 1981 30.0 30.9 26.9