65. Mr. Edward M. Taylorasked the Minister of Labour if he will indicate the number of apprentices employed directly in shipbuilding and ship repairing in Scotland at present, in 1959, and in 1954, respectively; and what was the ratio of apprentices to skilled journeymen in this industry in Scotland in each of these years.
§ Mr. MarshThe figures are as follows:
In August, 1964–2,647: a ratio of 1 to 4.9 In August, 1959–4,970: a ratio of 1 to 3.6 In August, 1954–5,201: a ratio of 1 to 3.8