HC Deb 17 January 1984 vol 52 c214W
Mr. Foulkes

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he can now state the precise figure for employment in the electronics industry in Scotland in mid-1983.

Mr. Allan Stewart

It is estimated that in mid-1983 over 40,000 people were employed in the electronics industry in Scotland. Precise figures will be collected in the next census of employment and will relate to September 1984.