§ Mr. ParryTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland (1) what was the number of people employed in the brewing industry(a) at the latest date and (b) five years ago;
(2) what was the number of persons employed in the Scotch whisky industry (a) at the latest date and (b) five years ago.
§ Mr. LangThe latest available information on employment in these industries in Scotland comes from the 1987 census of employment. The table shows for each industry the total number of employees in employment in September 1984 and September 1987.
Employees in employment in Scotland Industry September 1984 September 1987 Spirit Distilling and Compounding 16,900 15,300 Brewing and Malting 4,200 4,800 Source:
1984 Census of Employment.
1987 Census of Employment.