HC Deb 01 December 1986 vol 106 c443W
Mr. McKelvey

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what was the number of people employed in manufacturing industry in Kilmarnock and Loudoun in 1979; and what are the latest available figures.

Mr. Lang

Comprehensive estimates fo the number of people working in manufacturing industry in Kilmarnock and Loudaun are not available. However, the estimated number of those working in manufacturing plants with over 10 employees in the Kilmarnock travel-to-work area in 1979 was 13,800 and in 1985, 8,600. These estimates are taken from the regional data system (RDS). No reliable information is available from this source for plants with less than 10 employees. The estimate for 1985 is provisional.