Figures are given for winter 1997, winter 1999 and the difference between these levels.Employment in Scotland, 1997 and 1999 (000s) Winter 1997Winter 1999Difference% DifferenceAll industries2,3192,326+7+0.3Agriculture, forestry and fishing515100Mining, quarrying333300Manufacturing391344-47-12Electricity, gas and water supply2124+3+15Construction182188+6+3Wholesale, retail & motor trade342335-7+2Hotels, & restaurants119129+10+9Transport, storage & comms144157+13+9Financial intermediation999900Real estate, & business199189-10-5Public administration & defence146160+14+9Education156187+31+20Health & social work298278-20-7Other community, & social125135+10+8Other1317+4+34Source: Labour Force Survey, not seasonally adjusted.