§ 60. Mr. EDEasked 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-BELISHAThe 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.