HC Deb 27 March 1987 vol 113 c301W
Mr. Kennedy

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his latest estimate of employment levels within the Highlands and Islands.

Mr. Lang

The numbers of employees in employment in the Highlands and Islands in September 1981 were:

Number
Highland Region 72,600
Orkney 6,100
Shetland 10,900
Western Isles 8,200

These figures are from the 1981 census of employment; corresponding results from the 1984 census should be available later this year.

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