HC Deb 11 December 1935 vol 307 c908
60. Mr. EDE

asked the Minister of Transport whether he is aware that the employment figures in the railway industry taken in March and April last were not published till September; and will he state the reason for the delay of five months?

Mr. HORE-BELISHA

The census of railway staff taken during a week in March involves the collection, checking and compilation of much detailed information from every part of the country. As soon as the return is ready it is published.