§ 51. Mr. Orbachasked the Minister of Labour whether he is aware that many firemen are being discharged from the National Fire Service to take effect from midnight, 31st March, on the grounds that they are too old at 40, and how he reconciles with national employment policy the fact that men, who have rendered valuable services for a number of years, should be considered redundant at this early age.
§ Mr. IsaacsI am informed by my right hon. Friend the Secretary of State for the
Industry Males aged 14 and under 65. Females aged 14 and under 60. Total. Building 85 2 87 Engineering, etc. 244 38 282 Construction and repair of motor vehicles, cycles and aircraft. 72 8 80 Hotel, boarding house, restaurant, etc., service 179 228 407 Distributive trades 115 95 210 National Government service 103 73 176 Local government service 82 15 97 Entertainments, sports, etc. 164 73 237 All other industries and services 415 112 527 Total—All industries and services 1,459 644 2,103