§ 83. Mr. Pounderasked the Minister of Aviation what is the estimated number of workers in the British aviation industry working on the aviation projects which are currently under review by Her Majesty's Government; and what percentage these workers represent of all those employed in the aviation industry.
§ Mr. Roy JenkinsThe aircraft industry in Great Britain currently employs 265,800 people, to which should be added just under 7,500 in Northern Ireland giving a total of about 273,300. The review of the defence programme is, a comprehensive one, and it is not possible to give the percentage figure asked for.