HC Deb 29 October 1987 vol 121 c428W
Mr. Hood

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated number of people coming into retirement in the whole of Scotland in 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The Registrar General estimates that the number of people reaching pensionable age in Scotland in each of the years specified will be in the range 51,000 to 52,000.

Mr. Hood

asked the Secretary of State for Scotland what is the estimated number of people coming into retirement in the Clydesdale area in 1988, 1989, 1990 and 1991.

Mr. Michael Forsyth

The Registrar General estimates that the number of people reaching pensionable age in Clydesdale in each of the years specified will be about 550.