§ Mr. WelshTo ask the Secretary of State for Scotland how many people in Scotland were(a) of an economically active age and (b) in employment for each year since 1979. [14289]
§ Mr. KynochThe information requested is given in the table.
Thousands Spring People of working age1 in Scotland Total In employment 1979 3,021 2,187 1980 — — 1981 3,062 2,066 1982 — — 1983 3,102 2,043 1984 3,121 1,999 1985 3,131 2,060 1986 3,128 2,027 1987 3,139 2,044 1988 3,134 2,119 1989 3,137 2,207 1990 3,143 2,226 1991 3,143 2,204 1992 3,145 2,235 1993 3,147 2,171 1994 3,149 2,203 1995 3,149 2,225 Source:
Central Statistical Office, Labour Force Survey.
Note:
1 Aged 16–59 for females, aged 16–64 for males.