HC Deb 13 February 1947 vol 433 cc520-1
47. Air-Commodore Harvey

asked the Minister of Labcfur how many persons are working in the civil aviation industry.

Mr. Isaacs

I regret that the information is not available.

47. Air-Commodore Harvey

Is the right hon. Gentleman satisfied that the level of this industry as outlined by the President of the Beard of Trade some time ago is being maintained?

Mr. Isaacs

The trouble is that the hon. and gallant Gentleman looks upon this as a civil aviation industry. In fact it covers metal work, upholstery, coach work, electrical fittings, and so on. If the hon. and gallant Gentleman wants us to try to get a figure of the number of persons engaged in the collective industry we will try to get it.

Air-Commodore Harvey

Will the right hon. Gentleman try to give information relating to aircraft and aircraft engine manufacture?

Mr. Isaacs

I will try to get it. It will be very difficult, but I will try.