HC Deb 11 July 1946 vol 425 cc575-6
53. Mr. Prescott

asked the Minister of Labour what is the total number of new entrants into the spinning side of the textile industry within the last six months; and what proportion thereof are female operatives.

Mr. Isaacs

In the six months ended 30th April, 1946, the number was 10,363, including some 5,000 ex-Servicemen released from the Forces. 4,857, or 47 per cent. of the total, were females.