HC Deb 17 February 1967 vol 741 c177W
Mr. Tilney

asked the Minister of Housing and Local Government when the report on the feasibility of the Dee crossing will be published.

Mr. MacColl

The consultants expect to complete their report during March. It will then be considered by the Steering Committee of Government Departments and local authorities, and my right hon. Friend will wish to have the views of the Welsh and North West Economic Planniing Councils about it, including the arrangements for publication.

Minimum List Heading 412 of the Standard Industrial Classification (Spinning and doubling of cotton, flax and man-made fibres) Minimum List Heading 413 of the Standard Industrial Classification (Weaving of cotton, linen and man-made fibres)
Males Females Total Males Females Total
December 1966
All employees* 38,100 55,500 93,600 38,800 47,200 86,000
Females in part-time employment 11,000 6,100
December 1965
All employees 39,500 59,600 99,100 41,200 51,800 93,000
Females in part-time employment 11,200 6,300
* Provisional estimates which may be revised when information from the 1967 count of National Insurance cards becomes available.