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Mrs. Winifred Ewing
asked the Secretary of State for Scotland if he will publish a regional breakdown of the 50,000 jobs brought by the oil industry to Scotland.
Mr. William Ross
The figure of 50,000–55,000 jobs arising from oil developments in Scotland is an estimate on a national basis. A precise breakdown at the regional level is difficult; but Strathclyde and Grampian Regions may each account for about one-third of the total.