Social Implications of the Introduction of a Large Scale Industry into a Sparsely Populated Area, 1970; Out-Migrants Only

<P>Abstract copyright UK Data Service and data collection copyright owner.</P>The purpose of this study was to compile a census-style enumeration of the Invergordon area before and after the establishment of an aluminium smelter, to plot changes in total population, age and sex structure, occupation and migration.<br><br><B>Main Topics</B>:<BR>Attitudinal/Behavioural Questions<br>
The survey was conducted in two waves, in 1970 and in 1973.<br>
1. Questions asked in 1970 (SN 170/175)<br>
Number of persons in household who possessed experience of: formal education beyond the age of 15, HM forces, Merchant Navy, HM dockyards. Number of persons in household who hold a driving licence (ordinary and special), who speak Gaelic.<br>
2. Questions asked in 1973 for an in-migrant supplement (SN 170)<br>
Attitude to move into Easter Ross, features of the district liked/disliked, reasons for taking job in Easter Ross, previous visits to Easter Ross, place of residence of relatives.<br>
Background Variables<br>
Questions asked in both the 1970 and the 1973 surveys (SN 170/175)<br>
Age, sex, place of birth, household status, occupation, place of work, previous employment, Registrar General's social class (information gathered for ALL members of the household). Children living outside Invergordon area: age, marital status, origin of spouse, occupation, date left district.