§ 44. Mr. Steeleasked the Minister of Labour the number of aircraft workers who have become redundant this year and the number now working short-time, giving each region separately.
§ Mr. Iain MacleodAccording to reports from my local offices, 1,796 aircraft workers have become redundant this year. I am not aware of any now on short time, although I am that some short-time working is likely. The regional figures of redundant workers are:
Region London and South Eastern … 1,265 Eastern … 18 Southern … 322 South Western … 70 Midland … 41 Scotland … 80 1,796