HC Deb 18 April 1986 vol 95 c522W
Dr. Godman

asked 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 Stewart

The 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.