§ Mr. Randallasked the Minister of Labour what was the estimated loss of jobs in the Northern Region in each of the last five years; and what was the number of new jobs created in each of those years.
§ Mr. HareThe following table gives the number of workers discharged as redundant, and jobs estimated to arise from Industrial Development Certificates in the years stated. From mid-1957 to mid-1961 the total number of insured employees in Northern Region is estimated to have risen by 16,000.
NORTHERN REGION Year *Approximate number of workers discharged as redundant †Approximate number of jobs estimated to arise from Industrial Development Certificates issued during the year 1957 … … 3,200 7,300 1958 … … 14,300 4,000 1959 … … 12,600 3,400 1960 … … 12,400 7,900 1961 … … 9,200 12,400 *These figures are estimates based on reports received by local offices from employers; they are not comprehensive and relate largely to manufacturing industries and mining. They include some workers who were declared redundant but were subsequently re-employed by their employers in other establishments. † Based on estimates given by firms concerned.