Written question asked by David Marshall (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Wednesday, 23 July 1997. It was answered by Brian Wilson (Labour) on Wednesday, 23 July 1997 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

Scottish Office

Question: What categories of information and statistics his Department collects in relation to each parliamentary constituency. - Will write.

Answer: Mr. David Marshall: To ask the Secretary of State for Scotland what categories of information and statistics his Department collects in relation to each parliamentary constituency. [8246] Mr. Wilson: Currently, the only information which is specifically collected for each parliamentary constituency relates to electoral statistics. In addition, the Scottish Office compiles and has access to a wide range of statistical databases which hold information with a geographical reference allowing analyses by parliamentary constituency, from which summary information is available upon request. I will write to the right hon. Gentleman with a list of the statistical information that is published by the Scottish Office for each parliamentary constituency. I shall arrange for a copy of the letter to be placed in the Library of the House.

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