§ Mr. MacKenzieasked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will cause to published in the Official Report a table listing the number of men and women over 65 years of age, over 75 years of age and over 80 years of age at 1965, 1975 and the latest date for which figures are available.
§ Mr. RifkindThe Registrar General's estimates of the populations requested are given in the table.
Elderly population, Scotland Thousands Age 65 and over 75 and over 80 and over Men 1965 220 69 31 1975 262 73 31 1985 280 98 40 Women 1965 359 130 61 1975 428 163 79 1985 457 208 108