§ Mr. DarlingTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what is his estimate of the number of people likely to be living in Scotland aged (i) 65, (ii) 75 and (iii) over 85 years in(a) 1996, (b) 2000 and (c) 2005. [23157]
§ Lord James Douglas-Hamilton[holding answer 9 May 1995]: Projected population figures are given in the table.
Year Age 1996 2000 2005 65 50,600 49,000 49,800 75 38,600 36,100 37,300 85 and over 82,600 92,100 96,400