§ 52. Mr. McMasterasked the Minister of Labour how many men have left the Hovercraft industry since October, 1964; and how many of these have found other employment in British export industries.
§ Mr. ThorntonI regret that the information is not available.
§ Mr. McMasterIs the hon. Gentleman satisfied with the figures his research department is able to provide on such important matters? Will he take steps to make sure that we promote and expand employment in this new development and exploit its export potential to the full?
§ Mr. ThorntonI must point out that what the hon. Gentleman describes as the Hovercraft industry is interwoven with the aircraft industry; and at present it is quite impossible to extract the information he seeks.