§ Mr. MaxtonTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what were the total job losses in the steel indulstry in Scotland in each financial year since 1978–79.
§ Mr. Allan StewartThe information is not available in the form requested. The table shows total annual average employment in the Scottish steel industry, in plants with 11 or more employees, for each year between 1979 and 1989 (the latest year for which data are available).
Employment in steel industry in Scotland 1979–1989 Year Thousands 1979 20.0 1980 18.3 1981 14.9 1982 13.4 1983 10.7 1984 9.5 1985 9.3 1986 8.1 1987 7.4 1988 7.4 1989 7.4 Source: Scottish Office Industry Department.
Regional Data System.