§ 70. Mr. McMasterasked the Minister of Labour how many men have left the aircraft industry since October, 1964; and how many of these have found other employment in British export industries.
§ Mr. ThorntonProvisional estimates show that males employed in the aircraft industry fell by 10,600 between October, 1964 and November, 1965. Information on workers who have entered other industries is available only in respect of those who became redundant following the cancellation last year of certain aircraft orders and whose new employment is known to our local offices. 19 per cent. were re-employed in the aircraft industry, 52 per cent. went into metal-using industries other than aircraft and 29 per cent. into other industries. I cannot say how many went into work connected with exports.