HC Deb 13 July 1983 vol 45 c377W
19. Mr. George Robertson

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many persons were employed (a) at the latest date and (b) in May 1979 in steel making and related industries in Scotland.

Mr. Allan Stewart

At the latest date for which information is available—September 1981—employment in the iron and steel industry is estimated at 20,500. No information is available for May 1979, but employment in June 1979 is estimated at 28,500.

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