Written question asked by Gordon Brown (Labour), in the House of Commons. It was due for an answer on Thursday, 25 February 1988. It was answered by Lord Lang of Monkton (Conservative) on Thursday, 25 February 1988 on behalf of the Scottish Office.

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Written question

Question

How many people are employed in manufacturing, mining, engineering, electronics, textiles, shipbuilding, iron & steel & transport in 1979, 1983 & 1987; & how many jobs have been lost in each of these sectors since 1979 & as % of the 1979 figure - Incl table - (Holding answer 22 Feb 1988)

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Secondary information

Type

Written question

Reference

128 c284W;128 c282W

Session

1987-88

Subjects

Employment Electronic equipment Iron and steel Engineering Manufacturing industries Mining Staff Scotland Transport Textiles Shipbuilding

Contains statistics

Yes