§ Dr. Godmanasked the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people were employed in education in Scotland, excluding the universities, in 1975 and each subsequent year.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe information requested is not readily available for years before 1977–78. The relevant figures from 1977–78 onwards are given in the table.
Numbers employed* in education in Scotland (excluding universities) Numbers 1977–78 111,618 1978–79 110,514 1979–80 112,508 1980–81 113,130 1981–82 112,028 1982–83 109,285 1983–84 107,639 1984–85 106,911 1985–86 106,580 * Includes the full-time equivalent of part-time staff.