§ 7. Mr. HURDasked the Minister of Labour how many ex-service men are registered with the Appointments Department as being in immediate need of employment; and what success is attending the efforts of this Department to find suitable positions for these men?
§ Dr. MACNAMARAThe number of ex-service officers and men in immediate need of employment registered with the Appointments Branch is 13,470.
During the past year the average number of placings has been 1,027 per month.
Up to date 63,321 such candidates have been placed in suitable employment.